Manager of Clinical-Informatics - must be an RPN

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Manager of Clinical Informatics reports to the Director of Care and manages the information technology and compliance related to resident care through coordinating the RAI-MDS process and monitoring of quality outcomes and CIHI reports. Responsible for the quality of resident care and nursing restorative philosophy and furthermore ensures compliance through coaching, mentoring, and discipline as required. This position is also responsible for ensuring staff education, orientation, and mentoring to support the transfer of RAI MDS 2.0 and Quality Improvement knowledge within the home.

Wage Rate

The starting annual salary is $65,000.

Responsibilities

• Overview of Informatics on Quality Improvement and RAI-MDS 2.0 process for new staff or students.
• Education and software training for all appropriate staff members on RAI-MDS 2.0, RAPS, subscale outcome measures, quality indicators, and reports.
• Coordinate the AIS certification of all newly hired registered staff and annually thereafter.
• Develop processes with management and interdisciplinary team members to ensure data integrity, efficient data collection, assessment completion, and data utilization.
• Establish data quality processes to evaluate MDS coding accuracy and timely completion.
• Participate in the development of the annual QIP and progress report and in quality initiatives.
• Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators.
• Coordinate the data submission process to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
• Lead the Nursing Restorative program in the home.
• Mentor and coach the Nursing Restorative Therapists.
• Orient new staff to the philosophy, policy and criteria of Nursing Restorative Care.
• Interpret legislative requirements to the nursing team and monitor compliance through continuous quality improvement activities.
• Counsel staff in areas of non‑compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour.
• Assist with completion of staff probationary and annual performance reviews of all nursing staff in collaboration with the Director or Assistant Director of Care.
• Participate in and implement learning that develops personal emotional self‑awareness and a person‑centered approach towards others.

Qualifications

• Registered health professional licensed under the Health Disciplines Act and registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction other than Ontario, holding the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario under Bill 60.
• Well‑developed written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation.
• Ability to identify training needs of the team and individuals.
• Proficient computer skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – must be AIS certified as RAI Educator; if not, must be completed successfully within one month.
• Skills and knowledge in trending and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a long‑term care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience desired.
• Evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and of turning a task into positive social interaction.
• Ability to undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Must submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X‑ray (within the last year), as required by Public Health mandates.
• Two supervisory references required.
• Must provide proof of all required vaccines; vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Employee benefits.
• Employee perks.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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