Job Description

Nurse Advisor

Health Services- Long Term Care

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $100,172-$125,213 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes.

Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Join our Practice, Innovation and Education (PIE) team as a Nurse Advisor and become a pivotal figure in shaping the future of resident care in our 5 Long Term Care Homes (LTCHs) across Peel!

Your primary responsibilities will involve providing expert advice on nursing matters, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements such as the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22

and spearheading clinical policies and programs. Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to elevate resident-centered care and promote interprofessional practice across the LTC division. Leverage your expertise to drive policy development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring adherence to evidence-based best practices.

As a Nurse Advisor, you'll lead initiatives aimed at maximizing the success potential of the nursing department. From identifying and implementing evidence-based strategies to enhancing professional practice within teams, your role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence.

Join us in advocating for transformative changes in resident care services, and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of nursing excellence in long-term care.

What you will do in this role:

As a resourceful Nurse Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22. You'll monitor legislative developments, analyze proposed changes, and provide guidance on nursing-related issues, leveraging evidence-informed best practices.

Your responsibilities will include developing and coordinating nursing and infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies, overseeing resident care programs, and evaluating divisional programs. You'll manage initiatives such as the RNAO LTC-Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Program and collaborate on educational modules to support policy revisions and staff training.

Conducting audits and internal reviews will be part of your role to evaluate nursing department effectiveness and compliance, with a focus on quality improvement. You'll also serve as a resource during MLTC Compliance inspections, facilitating corrective action plans and spreading improvements across the LTC Division.

You'll lead improvement initiatives in the RAI-MDS care planning process, review quality reports, and collaborate on enhancements to electronic health records software systems. Additionally, you'll mentor nursing staff, develop education programs, and provide expert guidance on annual work plans to enhance group effectiveness.

What the role requires:

• Registered Nurse with B.ScN, and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Minimum four years recent experience in LTC
• Member of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• Expert in Ministry of Long-Term Care, FLTCA and regulations, and Compliance Inspection Protocols required
• Excellent professional nursing knowledge and proficiency with an emphasis on clinical policy development
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check & TB Skin Testing
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) professional development course endorsed byIPAC Canada, CHICA or APIC-USA
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in nursing research, program planning and evaluation methodology
• Good understanding of project management process
• Working knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and all associated quality reports
• Formal education in principles and practices of adult education and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and mentorship, facilitate change and continuous improvement
• Effective skills in negotiation, conflict resolution and problem recognition with problem-solving skills
• Advance skills in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Power Point, Access and Word, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Masters preferred (MScN, MN, MHSc, MHA, MBA, etc.)
• Experience as a people Leader/Manager
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 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
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve 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.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology or in-person interviews

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About Us

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 175,000 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.

Additional Information

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 contact zzg-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.