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Nurse Consultant - NLOT - Temporary Full-Time
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Nurse Consultant - NLOT - Temporary Full-Time
Temporary Full-Time (Approx 14-18 months)
Shifts:
Days
Rate of Pay:
$41.15- $58.98
Vacancy Status
Existing
Job Summary
The Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT), through St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph, provides support to all 32 Long Term Care Homes (LTCH) within theWaterloo-Wellington region to facilitate timely access to high-qualityresident care and minimize avoidable resident transfers to hospital emergencydepartments.
NLOT focuses on collaborating with LTCH partners to build staffcapacity and reduce emergency department (ED) transfers and hospitalizations.NLOT works to increase capacity in the homes to manage the complex care needsof LTC residents through education, group/ one-on-one coaching, and directclinical support. NLOT team members also provide consultation when requestedby LTCHs on procedure development and quality improvement initiatives.
The goals of the NLOT program include the following:
Reduce transfers tothe ED for conditions which can be treated in the LTCH.
Reduce hospitaladmissions for conditions which can be safely treated and managed in theLTCH.
Reduce length ofstay (LOS) for residents in acute care who can be safely transferred back toLTCH with the appropriate support provided by the NLOT.
Hours are generally Monday toFriday, daytime hours with the flexibility to assist with Long Term Care Homeneeds if required
Key Accountabilities
Works incollaboration with two Nurse Consultants on the team.
Acts in aclinical consultant role to the LTCHs.This position offers assessment, consultation, education, and systemnavigation to the LTCHs.
The Nurse Consultant will collaborate with, develop,and maintain effective working relationships with the LTCH care providers,acute care partners, and community agencies within the region.
Develop and deliver clinical education to LTCHstaff, and program related information to community partners if required.
Maintainclinical care expertise and skills needed to perform duties in an effectiveand efficient manner.
Participatesin NLOT program development, marketing of programming, and evaluation ofservices delivered.
Responsiblefor statistics collection related to education and consultation services
Maintainsconfidentiality of information as outlined in the policies of sponsoringagency and the privacy legislation.
NLOT RN willpractice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s standards ofpractice, and organizational policies and procedures.
Contributes to a transparent culture of client andstaff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policiesand procedures set by SJHC
Promotes an environment that encourages and supportschange using change leadership theory
Qualifications & Experience
Currentregistration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse ingood standing.
Bachelor ofScience in Nursing Degree
Minimum (3)three years recent clinical experience, in acute medicine, geriatrics, oremergency department.
Strongclinical skills including, but not limited to, IV and central linemanagement, tube/drain management, wound care.
ValidOntario driver’s license with access to vehicle for transportation
Demonstratedability to work independently and effectively in a remote or hybrid workenvironment.
Demonstratedgood attendance record
Demonstrated clinical expertise in geriatrics
Ability to support clinical coaching, consultation and mentorship tointerpersonal team in LTC.
Strongcommunication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Experiencein utilizing adult learning and teaching principles
Strongcomputer skills and documentation practices.
Demonstratedprogram development skills
Demonstratedability to be self-directed and work independently, a with excellent timemanagement skills
Broadunderstanding of the health care system including the regional acute carehospitals, community care, and LTCH.
Disclaimers
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, anddiversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, andwill work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario forDisabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicantrequire accommodation through the application process, please contact HumanResources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires aspecific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, theapplicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling theinterview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, orselect applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for theirinterest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Apply on source site Temporary Full-Time (Approx 14-18 months)
Shifts:
Days
Rate of Pay:
$41.15- $58.98
Vacancy Status
Existing
Job Summary
The Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT), through St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph, provides support to all 32 Long Term Care Homes (LTCH) within theWaterloo-Wellington region to facilitate timely access to high-qualityresident care and minimize avoidable resident transfers to hospital emergencydepartments.
NLOT focuses on collaborating with LTCH partners to build staffcapacity and reduce emergency department (ED) transfers and hospitalizations.NLOT works to increase capacity in the homes to manage the complex care needsof LTC residents through education, group/ one-on-one coaching, and directclinical support. NLOT team members also provide consultation when requestedby LTCHs on procedure development and quality improvement initiatives.
The goals of the NLOT program include the following:
Reduce transfers tothe ED for conditions which can be treated in the LTCH.
Reduce hospitaladmissions for conditions which can be safely treated and managed in theLTCH.
Reduce length ofstay (LOS) for residents in acute care who can be safely transferred back toLTCH with the appropriate support provided by the NLOT.
Hours are generally Monday toFriday, daytime hours with the flexibility to assist with Long Term Care Homeneeds if required
Key Accountabilities
Works incollaboration with two Nurse Consultants on the team.
Acts in aclinical consultant role to the LTCHs.This position offers assessment, consultation, education, and systemnavigation to the LTCHs.
The Nurse Consultant will collaborate with, develop,and maintain effective working relationships with the LTCH care providers,acute care partners, and community agencies within the region.
Develop and deliver clinical education to LTCHstaff, and program related information to community partners if required.
Maintainclinical care expertise and skills needed to perform duties in an effectiveand efficient manner.
Participatesin NLOT program development, marketing of programming, and evaluation ofservices delivered.
Responsiblefor statistics collection related to education and consultation services
Maintainsconfidentiality of information as outlined in the policies of sponsoringagency and the privacy legislation.
NLOT RN willpractice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s standards ofpractice, and organizational policies and procedures.
Contributes to a transparent culture of client andstaff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policiesand procedures set by SJHC
Promotes an environment that encourages and supportschange using change leadership theory
Qualifications & Experience
Currentregistration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse ingood standing.
Bachelor ofScience in Nursing Degree
Minimum (3)three years recent clinical experience, in acute medicine, geriatrics, oremergency department.
Strongclinical skills including, but not limited to, IV and central linemanagement, tube/drain management, wound care.
ValidOntario driver’s license with access to vehicle for transportation
Demonstratedability to work independently and effectively in a remote or hybrid workenvironment.
Demonstratedgood attendance record
Demonstrated clinical expertise in geriatrics
Ability to support clinical coaching, consultation and mentorship tointerpersonal team in LTC.
Strongcommunication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Experiencein utilizing adult learning and teaching principles
Strongcomputer skills and documentation practices.
Demonstratedprogram development skills
Demonstratedability to be self-directed and work independently, a with excellent timemanagement skills
Broadunderstanding of the health care system including the regional acute carehospitals, community care, and LTCH.
Disclaimers
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, anddiversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, andwill work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario forDisabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicantrequire accommodation through the application process, please contact HumanResources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires aspecific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, theapplicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling theinterview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, orselect applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for theirinterest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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