Staff Educator (RPN)

Location: Oak Terrace, Long- Term Care Home, Orillia, ON

Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities, is currently seeking an Educator & Restorative Care Coordinator to join their long-term care home in Cornwall, ON. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Educator & Restorative Care Coordinator will be responsible for taking the lead of the education for the home and the nursing restorative program in the home overseeing and driving quality improvement initiatives within the home.

Daily Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Takes the lead of the Nursing Restorative program in the home
• Mentors and coaches, the Nursing Restorative staff
• Enrolls staff and manages the Surge/Safety 24/7 platforms for the home
• Excellence Program Lead
• Coordinates ongoing and annual training sessions for all staff
• Collaborates with the Corporate Education Consultant for required education for all staff.
• Coordinates and facilitates general orientation.
• Safe lift and transfer lead.
• Mobility equipment lead
• Homes liaison with multidisciplinary team, Ontario Health at Home, and mobility equipment providers to ensure equipment is readily available
• Collaborates with the Environmental Services Manager for emergency codes and fire drills training.
• Supports the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines program in the home.
• Lead for staff requiring training and retraining on tasks as it relates to responsibilities of their roles.
• Participate in nursing meetings on a regular basis to introduce new programs, policies, quality improvements, new initiatives, and changes in practices and policies.
• A member of the Leadership team, Quality Team meetings and other meetings /committees as assigned.
• Attends other committees/teams’ meetings as requested or required.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with the homes’ culture, vision, mission and values.
• Provide the Senior Management with monthly key performance indicators updates, including plans to address areas where targets are not met.
• Partner with educational stakeholders, colleges, universities, agencies, and professional associations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of Nursing supervisory experience, including a minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care
• Current certification with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is required.
• Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Working knowledge and compliance with the accreditation Process and applicable Contractual & Legislative Requirements. CNO standards, FLTCA 2021, Act & regulations.
• Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Facilitation Skills, Recording and Reporting Skills.
• A positive outlook with a strong work ethic is required.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation
• Proficient computer skills and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.

Southbridge’s mission is to operate a best-in-class portfolio of care homes and retirement communities that consistently deliver excellence in care and services in an economically sustainable manner.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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