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Collingwood - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager Professional Development Education Coordinators work collaboratively within the Health Quality Simcoe department of the Health & Emergency Services Division. Responsible for providing educational leadership and training to assist staff in the performance of their duties as they relate to the provision of resident-centred care and IPAC requirements. Education coordinators plan design develop deliver and evaluate education in consideration of best practices and the training needs of the multidisciplinary team within LTCSS. The individual is responsible for education activities at a designated County of Simcoe LTC home and may be asked to provide support and backfill in other homes as required. The educator will ensure consistent delivery & evaluation methods in their home and in consideration of IPAC Health & Safety and Ministry compliance requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Learning and Development Functions:

In collaboration with the IPAC specialist determine IPAC training requirements in the home and address specific gaps through targeted education auditing and remediation to ensure compliance with legislation directives policies and procedures

Acts as a resource to staff IPAC Specialist and management regarding IPAC training and education development and delivery.

In collaboration with the other LTCSS education coordinators research plan design develop other LTCSS curriculum and deliver consistent learning plans modules and staff evaluation in accordance with applicable guidelines regulations policies and procedures and other applicable legislation.

Develop and design customized training modules using a variety of learning tools for new and refresher/remediation courses.

Develop and regularly update training manuals and materials to reflect practice program and legislative changes.

Ensure appropriate quality education delivery at their designated home and to coordinate development with other home educators to ensure consistency across the homes.

Conduct needs analysis with multiple stakeholders to assess appropriate training products and service contracts and make recommendations

Seek cost-effective expertise within the local community to meet pre-determined training needs.

Act as a coach to staff

Coordinate training sessions and set up training rooms and equipment as required

2. Evaluation Reporting and Research Activities:

Research and implement appropriate tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs; prepare summary reports on participant feedback; make recommendations or revisions as required.

Complete special projects associated with the department and other training research and communications.

Audit/Observe frontline staff documentation care delivery and infection control practices for compliance with standards policies & procedures

Utilization of the online learning management system and responsible for program reporting of; attendance and completion rates to management.

3. Liaison Communication and Customer Service Activities:

Promote effective communication and public relations and work in co-operation with internal and external staff management and vendors.

Act as a program representative and participate on various internal and external committees task forces and focus groups.

Participate in regular Educator team meetings to discuss learning outcomes and quality improvement initiatives

Ensure that services provided meet customer service standards.

May include training outside regular business hours.

4. Other Duties:

Maintain current professional practice and knowledge of adult learning and development principles and application.

Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department objectives.

May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours as related to the Divisional Emergency Plan.

Participate in and demonstrate an understanding of Division safety principles and practices into all day to day activities. Follow all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicate any activity or action which may constitute a risk to management.

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act in performing duties in a safe manner and follow all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies procedures and legislation.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:
Acts with the Customer in Mind
Ensures Accountability
Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
Collaborates
Communicates with Impact
Is Resilient

EDUCATION TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

Currently certified and qualified to work as a licensed Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.

Demonstrated ability to develop deliver & evaluate training programs and services.

Experience in infection prevention and control projects or education

Excellent problem solving & instructional/presentation skills.

Knowledge of the legislation guidelines and regulations as they relate to the position and responsibilities of the Long Term Care/Seniors Services sector.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative/self-management accountability flexibility and adaptability.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability using a variety of learning medium such as electronic presentation formats and technologies integrated multimedia and on-line learning technologies video conferencing and in-house classroom design.

Analytical research planning co-ordination and project management skills with ability to work independently.

Ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with all levels of staff unions/employee/client groups and ability to foster cooperative/collaborative working relationships.

Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner as required.

Ability to work outside regular business hours including evenings nights and weekends as required.

Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.

As a condition of employment candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing as per Public Health requirements.

Current registration a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse (unrestricted) with College of Nurses of Ontario.

Certificate and/or other Infection Control education considered an asset

Proof of annual CPR recertification.

Proof of a negative CoVid19 test completed within 7 days of the start date at the designated home and participation in regular home testing requirements

Must have access to a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two (2) years of Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse frontline experience.

Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in health care environment including program design development and evaluation.

EFFORT

Some physical effort required when transporting equipment & setting up training sessions.

Mental concentration required when planning developing and delivering training sessions.

Education delivery may require prolonged periods of standing and/or walking

WORKING CONDITIONS

Combined office environment classroom and LTCSS clinical environment

Requirement to work on site in their designated home during outbreaks

Requirement to travel within Simcoe County.




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Senior IC

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