LONG TERM CARE HOMES INSPECTOR - NURSING

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The Ministry of Healtha and Long-Term Care is seeking committed, qualified Registered Nurses in the Hamilton and Mississauga region who enjoy working both independently and in a team environment? If this sounds like you, come join the Performance Improvement and Compliance Branch in this key role ensuring compliance in Ontario's Long-Term Care homes across the Province.

Please Note:

• Positions will require extensive travel across the province. Positions may also be required to work in or from new or alternate locations outside of the headquarters or current satellite offices, but within the regional boundaries of the Service Area Office (SAO).

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About the job

You will:
• Monitor, evaluate and promote the health, safety, comfort and rights of residents in long-term care homes through the inspection program.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Analyze information to inform care and service improvements, particularly in the areas of nursing and utilize skills to evaluate and assess the provision of clinical care of complex Long-Term Care home residents.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• You must possess a valid class “G2” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to drive on Ontario highways to conduct field work.
• Be able to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Health Care Knowledge and Experience:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in clinical care and administrative management of Long-Term Care homes or health care operations.
• You have knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation pertaining to Long-Term Care homes to ensure compliance.

Communication, Problem-Solving, Negotiation and Judgment Skills:

• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate legislative requirements, write detailed inspection reports, and present information to stakeholders, the public and Long-Term Care Home Operators.
• You possess clinical judgment to establish priorities on health care issues, assess and evaluate systems and to enforce current Long-Term Care home legislation aimed at ensuring quality of care for residents of Long-Term Care homes.
• You have demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to foster cooperation and resolve sensitive issues with Long-Term Care homes and other providers.

Leadership, Organization and Analytical Skills:

• You have demonstrated leadership, tact and diplomacy skills to determine the appropriate action to take based on data analysis and evidence.
• You have demonstrated organizational skills to function independently in a high volume environment.
• You have proven knowledge and experience in conducting inspections.
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to analyze information and evaluate evidence.

Computer Skills:

• You have the ability to work with computers using word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
• W-HL-80759/15

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.