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LONG TERM CARE HOMES INSPECTOR - NURSING
Organization:
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Division:
Compliance Service Area Office, Hamilton
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
50122 - Nurse 2, Public Health
Salary:
$1,477.19 - $1,776.65 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (LTCHA) and Regulation were developed to improve the resident experience and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) homes by setting clear and detailed requirements for residents' rights, care and services, and for the operation of LTC homes.
The LTC Inspections Branch is an exciting and high-volume area within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, responsible for inspecting Long-Term Care homes in Ontario for compliance with applicable legislation, regulation and ministry policy.
The LTC Inspections Branch is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse who is committed to enforcing the legislative and regulatory requirements governing residents' rights, safety and quality of care in Long-Term Care homes, on behalf of the Ministry. Consider applying to this position where your honed leadership and evaluative skills, sound political acumen and judgment, and experience as a registered nurse will be an asset while you engage with a range of stakeholders and conduct inspections of Long-Term Care homes using the evidence-based inspection methodology.
Please Note:
• The position 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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The LTC Inspections Branch is responsible for delivering the evidence-based inspection program for the LTC sector in Ontario.
In this role, you will:
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies to ensure LTC homes are compliant;
• Monitor, evaluate and promote the health, safety, comfort and rights of residents in long-term care homes by consistently applying the established methodology and principles of the provincial inspection program;
• Evaluate and assess the care, practices, processes and operations within Long Term Care homes;
• Determine the appropriate action/sanction and time frames to achieve compliance if non-compliance is identified;
• Work as a member of a highly trained inter-disciplinary inspection team.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• You must possess a valid class “G” 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.
• Resident Quality Inspections (RQI) certification upon successful completion of the ministry's formal training program.
Investigative, Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to examine information and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources such as clinical files, policies and procedures, observations of the physical environment, financial and administrative information, and survey data;
• Demonstrated organizational skills to function with a high degree of independence, in a high-volume environment;
• Clinical judgment to establish priorities on health care issues of LTC home residents, assess and evaluate programs and services, and to enforce current Long-Term Care home legislation aimed at ensuring quality of care for residents of Long-Term Care homes;
• Superior organizational skills to develop and execute an inspection plan, including the management of related documents and information, attention to detail, and leading an inspection team;
• Knowledge and experience in performing inspection functions, such as interviewing, document reviews, observing direct care, and employing risk assessment methodology.
Communication Skills:
• Demonstrated superior oral and written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate legislative requirements, write clear and detailed inspection reports, and present information to a range of stakeholders, including the public, LTC home residents, LTC Home Operators, and other health care providers.
Leadership, Interpersonal, Problem-Solving, Negotiation Skills and Judgment:
• Demonstrated leadership, tact and diplomacy skills to exercise judgment and a high degree of discretion and determine the appropriate action based on thorough analysis of data and evidence;
• Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to foster cooperation and resolve sensitive issues with Long-Term Care homes and other health care organizations and service providers (e.g. CCACs);
• Maintains professionalism while managing competing priorities and compressed timelines.
Health Care Knowledge and Experience:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in clinical care and administrative management of Long-Term Care homes or health care operations;
• Knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation pertaining to Long-Term Care homes to ensure compliance.
• Experience working with the geriatric population is an asset.
Computer Skills:
• Proficiency with PC based common office software (i.e. Microsoft Office) to produce required reports related to the position; ability to learn and become proficient with multiple ministry specific software solutions.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - T-HL-105129/17
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 9, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
