Education & IPAC Coordinator

Job Description

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We are searching for a Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator to join our Clinical Services team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia
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Reporting to the Regional Director/Manager, LTC, the Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator, LTC works collaboratively with Regional Operations Teams and Shannex’s Clinical Services Team, within assigned portfolio to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical education and IPAC programs for facilities. The Coordinator builds capacity among clinical teams by providing education and direction which provisions safe, quality resident care consistent with applicable legislation, nursing regulatory standards, Accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and Shannex’s Vision, Core Values, Guiding Principles, Strategic Directions, and policies and procedures.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

• Cultivates an innovative spirit and is continually seeking new and improved ways to improve clinical practice, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Supports implementation of evidence-based clinical practices and innovations, including new technologies
• Participates in interprovincial committees/working groups and shares and disseminates knowledge with the Clinical Services Team and broadly with the division, as requested.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Services Team, participates in development, evaluation and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and education consistent with legislation, best practices, and Accreditation standards.
• Organizes and conducts clinical education for quality improvement initiatives implementation.
• Works closely with leaders at LTC Communities and the Clinical Services Team to identify clinical education needs for employees and supports with developing a clinical education plan for roll out.
• Delivers clinical and IPAC training sessions, workshops, and educational programs and monitors effectiveness.
• Conducts audits of mandatory clinical and IPAC education as directed by the Clinical Services Team and supports leaders at LTC Communities with education action plans to address results.
• Serves as the facility contact for clinical student placements by organizing placement schedules, providing clinical orientation and education, and completing any placement documentation.
• Participates in the implementation and surveillance of the IPAC Program by conducting regular infectious disease surveillance. Reviews infectious disease surveillance indicator results regularly to monitor trends and ensure the appropriate action is being taken in response to surveillance findings in collaboration with the IPAC Specialist.

• Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current registration or eligibility to be registered with appropriate nursing regulatory body
• Minimum 3 (three) years nursing experience which includes clinical and education in a LTC or retirement living environment
• Experience using clinical outcomes and data to evaluate and guide clinical performance activities
• Completion of post-graduate clinical education and/or certifications (i.e.,…