Co-Director of Care

Temporary Full-Time Opportunity

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Co-Director of Care (RN/RPN) is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of optimum care to promote the well being of each individual resident. Ensures and provides the delivery of nursing services to meet the assessed needs of the residents. Manages and coordinates Home wide programs. The IPAC Coordinator is accountable and responsible for providing infection and prevention control expertise and leadership in the implementation of program initiatives and deliverables; developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating infection control programs as well as building capacity internally and externally to detect and manage infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues while serving the needs of resident, families and colleagues.

The following traits and qualifications are required:

• Must be Registered with current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - O. Reg. 246/22, s. 51
• Successful completion of or enrollment in Long Term Care Senior Management or equivalent
• Completion of IPAC Canada endorsed course preferred. Must enroll post hire if not already completed.
• Certification with CBIC-CIC or CBIC LTC-CIP (Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention) is preferred. The successful incumbent will be required to successfully obtain, once eligibility criteria is met to certify.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of relevant infection prevention and control related experience with a comprehensive understanding of IPAC practices and program service delivery.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, evaluation and ability to contribute to continuous quality improvement in relation to infection prevention and control.
• 2 years experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) preferred
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
• Must be computer literate
• Assesses, implements, evaluates, reports and documents actions to affect positive outcomes related to the residents' health
• Ensures nursing staff perform assigned tasks and duties
• Responsible and accountable for the coordination, implementation and overall management of Home wide programs such as, but not limited to: Skin care, Behaviour Management, Infection Control, Back Care, CQI/ Risk Management, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Health and Safety
• Ensures the accurate completion of resident's records reflecting the resident health status and care provided complying with legislative and Home requirements.
• Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers and nursing personnel

Our offer to you may also include:

• Referral bonus
• Assistance with tuition
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel

Please note, all applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on receipt of a current (within the past 6 months) criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening before starting at the location, proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, including vulnerable sector screening and two ( 2 ) supervisory references that are satisfactory to the employer.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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