About This Role
Working closely with the Resident Care Manager and the Clinical Coordinator team, the Clinical Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality resident care and services. This leadership role focuses on clinical excellence, quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resident-focused care within a long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Resident Care Manager and the Clinical Coordinator team to support the delivery of high-quality resident care and services
- Monitor and support quality indicators in accordance with long-term care standards, professional practice requirements, and best practices
- Support and oversee RAI-MDS processes and clinical documentation standards
- Co-lead Infection Prevention and Control initiatives and support outbreak management activities
- Coordinate admissions and support the transition of new residents into the home
- Arrange and participate in annual resident care conferences with residents and families
- Co-lead clinical programs including falls prevention, continence care, responsive behaviours, wound care, palliative care, and medication management
- Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, data collection, and continuous quality improvement activities
- Assist with the orientation, education, and ongoing development of nursing staff
- Participate in the evaluation and coaching of nursing employees
- Facilitate clinical teaching sessions and support evidence-based practice initiatives
- Provide clinical leadership and support during staffing challenges or critical staffing shortages
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of nursing policies and procedures
- Promote Chancellor Park's mission, vision, values, and philosophy of resident-centered care
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
- Current and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in geriatric nursing, preferably in a leadership role
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of long-term care best practices
- Ability to build positive working relationships with interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency with computer applications and clinical documentation systems
