Co-Director of Care (RPN)/Staff Education Coordinator

Jarlette Health Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as the Co-Director of Care (RPN)/Staff Education Coordinator. This role involves ensuring optimal resident care, managing nursing services, and coordinating staff education. The ideal candidate will have a nursing registration and experience in Long Term Care, with a commitment to ongoing education and quality improvement.

Benefits

Health, Welfare, and Dental Benefits

Pension program with employer matching contributions

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Opportunities for skill development and internal career advancement

Awards and recognition programs

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years of experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) preferred.
• Active interest in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum care and delivery of nursing services.
• Oversee infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Coordinate home-wide programs for resident care.

Skills

Assessment

Implementation

Evaluation

Documentation

Infection Control

Education

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Long Term Care Senior Management or equivalent

Job description

Co-Director of Care (RPN)/Staff Education Coordinator

Join our team as the Co-Director of Resident Care (RPN)/Staff Education Coordinator!

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Co-Director of Resident Care (RPN) is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of optimum care to promote the well-being of each individual resident. This role involves ensuring the delivery of nursing services to meet the assessed needs of residents and managing and coordinating home-wide programs. As the Staff Education Coordinator at Jarlette Health Services, you will work under the direction of the Director of Resident Care, providing leadership in coordinating and meeting the educational needs of staff. Additionally, you will oversee infection prevention and control initiatives, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate infection control programs, and build capacity internally and externally to manage infection prevention issues. The role also involves delivering infection prevention and control education, conducting audits, and applying relevant legislation and best practices.

Required Traits and Qualifications:

• Must be registered with a 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
• Preferably 2 years of experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology)
• Active interest in ongoing education
• Computer literate
• Ability to assess, implement, evaluate, report, and document actions to improve residents’ health outcomes
• Ensure nursing staff perform assigned tasks and duties
• Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing home-wide programs such as Skin Care, Behaviour Management, Infection Control, Back Care, CQI/Risk Management, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, and Health & Safety
• Ensure accurate documentation of residents' health status and care in compliance with legislative and home requirements
• Participate in orientation processes for residents, students, volunteers, and nursing personnel

Our Offerings:

• Health, Welfare, and Dental Benefits
• Pension program with employer matching contributions
• Referral bonus
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for skill development and internal career advancement
• Awards, recognition programs, and team events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services, and travel

Additional Requirements:

All applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment is contingent upon:

• Current (within the past 6 months) criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening
• Proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations
• Screening for tuberculosis
• Two satisfactory supervisory references

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require accommodations.

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

No artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process.