Clinical Team Leader- Chinook Hospice - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Intercare Corporate GroupClinical Team Leader - Hospice Chinook Care CentreFull-time Permanent PositionPOSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Site Administrator, the Clinical Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the provision of Nursing and Therapeutic Services to internal and external customers. The individual provides leadership to ensure services are planned, organized, delivered, and evaluated in accordance with Intercares Core Commitments. Leadership is flexible and sensitive to the changing needs of the organization, and health care environment. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Clinical Team Leader actively participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans for Intercare.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred

• Minimum of five years related clinical nursing experience with three years of leadership experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

COMPETENCIES: Possesses the following competencies that drive organizational success:Leadership The process of guiding individuals and groups towards the vision, while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness. Leadership is flexible and sensitive to the changing needs of the organization, and health care environment. Communication Communicates effectively such that messages are understood; that is, understanding the essence and subtleties of the communication.Lifelong Learning Commitment to continuous learning and promoting the value of learning for self and others.Stakeholder Focus Responsive to the needs of the stakeholders and customers. Actively promotes positive relationsEnvironmental Focus Sensitive to political and other external environmental issues and their impact on health care.Conceptual Skills Identifies and analyses situations and problems such that viable solutions are found. Approaches tasks and problems such that total systems and strategies are taken into account.Results Management Establishes courses of action for self and others that are results oriented.Resources ManagementManages human, capital, financial and information resources so that organizational objectives are achieved.Compliance FocusPromotes compliance with accreditation standards and ethical and legal requirements.Accountabilities:1. Promote Intercare’s vision of being the “Heart of Excellence.”

• Consistently demonstrate values – of H E A R T
• Through modeling and daily practice, promote dignity; choice and growth of quality continuing care services.
• Incorporate Core Commitments into all aspects of daily practice.

2. Planning, organization, control, coordination, direction and evaluation of all Resident Care Services.

• Develops, implements and maintains performance criteria, measures and standards to evaluate designated areas and programs.
• Utilizes management information systems data to plan, monitor and evaluate activities of Resident Care Services.
• Collaborates with other senior team members in strategic planning.
• Monitors and reviews staff compliance with policies/procedures.
• Supports and encourages the Associate Team Leaders in their work with the ARP.
• Works to ensure interdisciplinary coordination within the organization.
• Promotes Resident/Family satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
• Facilitates communication between Intercare and the community, government agencies, educational institutions and professional organizations.
• Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations.
• Acts as a catalyst in the planning, development, implementation and coordination of quality management activities.
• Identifies performance indicators and ensures data collection is complete.

3. Establishes and implements methods to monitor and control budgets.

• Analyzes workload and financial reports.
• Uses statistical data and judgment to determine human and material resource requirements for budget preparation purposes.
• Determines and implements strategies to ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Prepares variance reports for areas of budget responsibility.

4. Ensures the provision of high quality resident care.

• Establishes standards of care and practice and provides an environment that facilitates quality resident care delivery.
• Acts as a resident advocate.
• Liaise with appropriate external agencies to ensure timely and effective coordination of resident admission and discharges.
• Coordinates and facilitates participation in policy/procedure development that affects resident care.
• Ensures identification, documentation, and follow-up of Resident/Family related incidents or complaints.
• Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
• Participates in Resident Care Conferences as appropriate.
• Participates in facility-wide risk management programs pertaining to resident care, environmental safety, occupational health and safety, and security.
• Work with the Facility Leader by collaborating with the Medical Advisor to ensure that medical attention and health records comply with regulations.

5. Demonstrates accountability for effective and efficient use of human resources.

• In collaboration with the Human Resources department manages the human resource functions of recruitment, transfer, discipline and termination of employees.
• Understands and interprets collective agreements for staff. Participates in the grievance process as appropriate.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a Human Resource plan using an appropriate mix of professional and non-professional staff in order to achieve safe, efficient and effective services.
• Assesses the competency and capability of staff to perform their assigned tasks.
• Ensures a performance appraisal process is up to date and links learning with outcomes.
• Responsible for departmental absenteeism and sick time management.

6. Facilitates education within the Department.

• Develops the resident care team through role modeling, ongoing coaching/mentoring and the provision of educational opportunities.
• Coordinates and participates in the development and delivery of educational programs.
• Ensures staff are knowledgeable about resident’s rights and responsibilities.

7. Provides leadership that fosters personal and professional development.

• Demonstrates integrity, loyalty and personal credibility.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical standards.
• Participates and encourages participation of others in professional activities and development.
• Participates in and presents at seminars and educational programs.
• Acts as a preceptor for selected students.
• Keeps current on issues, practices and new trends related to geriatrics and the practice of nursing administration.
• Participates in self-assessment of educational needs.

8. Facilitates research-based practice within the department.

• Initiates, promotes and participates in research directed toward improved resident care practices, education and professional development.

9. Accepts On Call Duty responsibilities as assigned by Facility Leader/Designate and in compliance with On Call policy.Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found Intercare’s Values: Respect | Compassion | Commitment | Service | EthicsIntercare employees enjoy the following:

• Work/life balance
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program
• A respectful and positive working environment

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