Clinical Lead

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Clinical Lead is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for implementing and evaluating standards of practise for resident-centred care, improving resident outcomes, and quality of care by:

- Leading infection control initiatives;
- Providing effective leadership, clinical education and direction to Care Coordinators, direct care staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team;
- Functioning as the clinical resource person for “Best Practice” in resident care;
- Leading quality improvement and achieving positive results;
- Promoting safety across the organization.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Support and promote the Centre’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Is a role model and mentor of Person-Centered Care, Residents Rights and the Code of Ethics.
- Collaborate with other Leaders to determine organizational policy, plan activities and events, review data and information and participate in operational decision making.
- Support a culture of Quality Improvement through leadership and coordination of improvement initiatives in groups, teams and committees consistent with the priorities of the Strategic Plan. Research and seek “Best Practice” information as the foundation for improvement.
- Lead CIHI initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
- Prioritize and promote a culture of safety and risk mitigation for all customers of the organization through due diligence, role modelling, corrective actions and problem solving, communication and education.
- In consultation with the Director of Care, the Care Team and other members of the Leadership Team, identify direct care and interdisciplinary team learning needs, determine priorities for improvement and plan and implement strategies to support standards of clinical practice.
- Ensure practices and procedures comply with licensing regulations, professional standards, provincial regulations, accreditation standards and organizational policies through regular monitoring and evaluation.
- Work collaboratively with the Care Team to develop, implement, monitor and analyze clinical performance indicators. Report results and recommend/implement improvements.
- In collaboration with the Leadership Team, collect quality and risk management information and summarize and analyze indicator results to identify risk, make improvements and monitor outcomes.
- Consult and work with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of quality, best practice resident centered programs and services.
- Maintain effective cooperative relationships with relevant external partners and agencies.
- Ensure that the workplace environment meets legislative standards for occupational health and safety through daily monitoring of staff work practices and equipment usage.
- Ensure staff’s safety and health and promote wellness and work life balance by supporting the staff wellness goals of the Strategic Plan.
- Perform other related duties and management functions, as assigned.

**Safety Responsibilities**
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work environment.
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Investigate and follow up on all reported safety concerns.
- Provide regular training/in-services to your workers, and measure the effectiveness of the training.
- Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision.

**Credentials**
- RN or LPN designation with current membership in BCCNM.
- Long-term care experience preferred.

**Salary and Benefits**
- Competitive salary based upon skills and experience
- Benefits package