Nurse Specialist - Long Term Care
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Peel Region in Ontario is seeking a Nurse Specialist - Long Term Care to lead advanced nursing practice, support quality improvement, and guide program development across five Centres. You will collaborate with the Nurse Advisor and interdisciplinary teams to advance resident outcomes.
Reporting to the Nurse Advisor, you will promote evidence‑informed practice, oversee policy development, and drive sustainable quality initiatives within the Seniors Services Division.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with BScN and Ontario registration in good standing.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive nursing experience in LTC.
- RNAO membership and related organizations are an asset.
- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act 2021, O. Reg. 246/22.
- Knowledge of InterRAI, quality indicators, and performance reporting.
- Experience with RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and quality indicators is an asset.
- Experience with Point Click Care and infection prevention/control familiarity.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing expertise to support clinical program development and resident outcomes.
- Guide nursing leadership to promote best practice and accountability.
- Translate evidence into practice, quality improvement, policy and program enhancements.
- Support analysis of inspections, trends, and corrective action implementation.
- Monitor incident reports and contribute to quality improvement strategies.
- Support EHR optimization, nursing documentation, and workflows.
- Maintain nursing policies with stakeholder engagement and evaluation.
- Collaborate with internal/external partners to advance nursing programs.
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*Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**
Nurse Specialist - Long Term Care
Health Services, Long Term Care
Status: Regular Full-time
Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hours of work:35 hours per week
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON L6T 4G4
Reporting to the Nurse Advisor, the Specialist Nurse LTC will support research & quality improvement projects, identify evidence informed best practices, and support the development of programs, policies and resources to advance the nursing department and improve resident outcomes. The Specialist Nurse LTC will collaborate with the interdisciplinary teams across all five Centres, working closely with the Advisor Nurse LTC, the Practice, Innovation, Education Team and all Central Operations teams to achieve improved outcomes within the Seniors Services Division.
- Provide advanced nursing expertise and consultation to support evidence-informed decision-making, clinical program development, service delivery, and resident outcomes across Seniors Services.
- Provide guidance and support to the nursing team, including Supervisors of Care and nurse leaders, to promote professional nursing practice, strengthen critical thinking and accountability, and support alignment with CNO requirements, nursing standards, and best practice guidelines.
- Serve as a nursing subject matter expert by conducting practice reviews, critically appraising evidence, and translating research into clinical practice, quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and program enhancements.
- Support the clinical analysis of MLTC inspection and compliance findings, identify divisional and system‑level trends, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of sustainable quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor critical incident system reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to support quality improvement strategies that enhance resident outcomes and reduce clinical risk.
- Support enhancement and optimization of the electronic health record to improve nursing documentation practices, clinical workflows, and data quality.
- Support the nursing policy review cycle, including maintaining review schedules, conducting evidence reviews, stakeholder consultation, and supporting the development, revision, and evaluation of nursing policies and procedures in alignment with best practices, legislation, standards, and organizational priorities/policies.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with internal and external partners to support evidence‑informed practice, knowledge exchange, and advancement of nursing programs and services.
- Collaborate with the Education, Training and orientation team to identify nursing practice gaps, develop evidence‑informed educational resources, facilitate/deliver, and support implementation and evaluation of learning initiatives that improve clinical practice and resident outcomes.
- Conduct nursing practice/program audits and divisional quality reviews related to legislative requirements, nursing standards, organizational policies, and best practices. Analyze findings and provide recommendations to strengthen compliance, quality, and resident outcomes to support the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Work collaboratively with the Nurse Advisor to‑Lead and support nursing practice improvement initiatives, program evaluations, and quality improvement projects that enhance resident care and service outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations, practice standards and innovative practices in nursing.
- Provide subject matter expertise and facilitation support to assigned peer groups as needed, including the Behaviour Support Ontario (BSO) Nurse Peer Group and Supervisors of Care Peer group by promoting evidence‑informed practice, supporting annual work plans in alignment with strategic plan and divisional objectives, identifying practice improvement opportunities, and fostering consistency of nursing practice across LTC centres.
- Provide advanced nursing expertise that contributes to quality improvement initiatives aligning with divisional priorities, support the goals of the Seniors Services Strategic Plan, and strengthen resident‑centred care outcomes.
- Provide nursing expertise and consultation to divisional and corporate initiatives, including accreditation activities, strategic priorities, program evaluations, quality workplans, and practice improvement initiatives.
- Provide subject matter expertise for emerging nursing priorities and perform additional responsibilities consistent with the scope of the role as assigned.
Provide subject matter expertise in the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of evidence‑informed nursing practices, including Best Practice Guideline (BPG) initiatives, monitoring of nursing quality indicators, and dissemination of findings to support continuous quality improvement across the Seniors Services Division. Work collaboratively with the centres to implement initiative related to Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO).
- Registered Nurse with BScN, and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing experience in a LTC setting including experience in quality improvement, clinical practice, education, and program development
- Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
- Thorough knowledge of the Fixing long‑term care Act 2021, O. Reg. 246/22 and any applicable regulations, Ministry inspection processes, and standards relevant to nursing practice
- Knowledge of InterRAI, quality indicators, clinical outcome measures, and performance reporting used to inform quality improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting implementation and evaluation of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and nursing quality indicators is an asset
- Experience with Point Click Care
- Knowledge and additional training in Infection Prevention and Control practices
- Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills, with ability to communicate complex clinical information to diverse audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners
- Effective critical thinking, analytical, problem‑solving skills
- Strong consultation, coaching, and facilitation skills with ability to influence change
- Customer service oriented, with the ability to effectively work within a team environment and across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence‑informed practice, nursing excellence, continuous quality improvement, and resident‑centred care
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience utilizing clinical information systems and data management tools to support analysis, reporting, and quality improvement activities
- Effective conflict management, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently, under challenging conditions, and in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to travel to all Region of Peel Long‑Term Care Centres, as required
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in‑person connection. A minimum of two days per week on‑site is expected, with additional in‑person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off‑site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care environment are required to provide the following information prior to hire:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks
Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long‑term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contactzzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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