Manager, Clinical Practice

Connecting Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edmonton seeks a Manager for Clinical Practice to enhance clinical education and improve care programs. With a focus on quality and resident engagement, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the continuing care industry. This role offers a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Program with employer matching

Opportunity for personal and career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the continuing care industry required.
• Strong communication ability, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a clear criminal and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in clinical education and continuous improvement of care programs.
• Oversees the medication process and fosters safe medication practice.
• Monitors and coaches ECPs on the completion of resident assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessments

Training and mentorship

Education

Graduate of a recognised LPN program

Valid First Aid and CPR

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

YARDI

Job description

Overview

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity, inclusion, individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality. Our mission is to build and operate person-directed communities by providing care and hospitality for seniors.

We are seeking candidates interested in : Full-time / Part - time : Days Only

The Opportunity :

The Manager, Clinical Practice under the guidance of the Clinical Nursing Consultant, leads the clinical education efforts and drives the continuous improvement of programs including, but not limited to, Skin Care and Wound Management, Falls Prevention, Continence Management, Hydration and Nutrition, Resident Engagement, and overall care quality with an Eden-centered approach. The Manager, Clinical Practice is accountable for implementing education and practice improvement strategies that align with and support the company's overall business plan and strategic objectives. They foster a culture where residents are seen as care partners, not just recipients of care, ensuring their voices and choices shape their daily experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leads and Participates in clinical education and continuous improvement of care programs and supports the ongoing professional development of clinical Employee Care Partners (ECPS).
• Mentors and educates nursing care partners on Wellness Strategies, core programs, implementing resident care plans, transcribing, and inputting medication orders, incident reporting and charting best practices.
• Oversees the medication process and fosters safe medication practice within the nursing team, assisting in medication audits and education.
• Monitors and coaches ECPs on the completion of resident assessments within established timelines.
• Trains clinical ECPs and Clinical leaders on best practice move-in assessments with an Eden focus.
• Trains and mentors the use of electronic health records and other technology-based solutions within the communities.
• Gathers feedback and reports on resident satisfaction, routine audits, and continuous quality improvements.
• Maintains a positive image of the organization through ongoing communication with external contacts including community partners and stakeholders.
• Ensures effective collaboration and communication between operation service areas by identifying gaps and improving processes.
• Reviews different clinical activities and services to ensure that the means used to provide them and how they are provided, are consistent.
• Helps to achieve and maintain a desired level of quality within the organization.
• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance of Wellness Strategies and documents applicable to health services.
• Maintains confidentiality including but not limited to accountability of all care partners. Breach of confidentiality is serious and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and operational plans / policies / procedures / education which support the Vision, Mission, Culture and EDEN Service delivery model
• Fostering the innovation and integration of high-quality resident-focused services by establishing and maintaining strong work relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders
• Facilitate training in leadership roles on clinical process and practices which includes orientation of Wellness Leadership teams and Operations

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from

• Graduate of a recognised LPN program and registered and in good standing with Licensing body (CLPNA)
• Valid First Aid and CPR
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the continuing care industry is required.
• Presentation skills including use of common tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• YARDI experience
• Knowledge of clinical services, care assessments, care planning, and applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies for supportive living
• Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Eden Domains of Well-Being is preferred.
• Strong communication ability, both verbally and in writing. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Experience with Person Centered care approaches.
• Experience in adult education an asset
• Demonstrates an awareness / knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
• Must be prepared to drive / travel long (locally, regionally & provincially) distances, be comfortable with air travel and being away from home for several days at a time. Travel is required to implement initiatives and attend meetings. Approx. 25-50% travel.
• Must have a clear criminal and vulnerable sector check.
• Must have a valid driver's license & reliable vehicle to perform this role.

Preferred

• Knowledge of clinical services, care assessments, care planning, and applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies for supportive living
• Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Eden Domains of Well-Being is preferred.

Why join our team?

• A competitive wage and vacation allotment
• Benefits - Health, Dental, and Health Spending Account
• RRSP Program with employer matching
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

Thank you for applying. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.