Behaviour Success Agent - Medical - Temporary Full-time (2022-232) - Jobs in Collingwood, ON

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CAREER OPPORTUNITYBehaviour Success Agent2022-323Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.Corporate Culture:At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Adaptable, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.Benefits:This position also includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.The Opportunity:Behaviour Success Agents (BSA) will support the implementation of best practices across NSM hospitals. The BSA will improve care processes and standardize practice by providing clinical leadership and mentorship for staff in the assessment and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and responsive behaviour/personal expressions. Where capacity and time exists the clinical scope of the BSA will expand to include the focus to broader geriatric assessment.Qualifications:

• Registration in good standing with a Regulated Health Professional College
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in the provision of direct care and/or providing clinical leadership and support to direct care providers
• GPA & PIECES training preferred
• Proven knowledge and appreciation in care of older adults with cognitive impairment and responsive behaviours/personal expressions
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and evidence-informed practice
• Ability to collaborate with others, mobilize a team and foster successful partnerships
• Ability to strategically influence change
• Proven decision-making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The BSA will support patients and health care providers at their hospital site in the assessment and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and responsive behaviour/personal expressions by providing direct patient consultation and knowledge translation activities to hospital staff. Where capacity and time exists, the focus will expand to a broader geriatric assessment.
• Participate in a Community of Practice inclusive of representatives from the NSM SGS Program and other key stakeholders. Frequency and dates to be determined.
• Update and implement the acute care NSM regional evidence-based best practice guideline for the care and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and responsive behaviour/personal expressions.
• Based on the work of the BSA Community of Practice and in collaboration with the individual’s hospital team, the BSA will:
• Facilitate the advancement of a standardized approach to practice across NSM hospitals
• Implement the regional guideline and applicable Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) resources.
• Develop a site-specific sustainability plan.
• Develop an acute care regional evidenced based best practice guideline for the care and management of older adults with cognitive impairment and responsive behaviours and their caregivers that includes:
• Standardized classification of behaviours;
• Standardized assessment and care plan tools, roadmaps, protocols, checklists, care pathway, and algorithms; and,
• Standardized information materials for caregivers.
• Develop or adopt standardized assessment and / or documentation formats.
• Develop or adopt standardized tools and resources to support ongoing practice and education, including optimizing the use of Meditech Expanse in creative behaviour and safety plans.
• Develop and implement a regional communication strategy to improve communication between Behaviour Support System Services and health service providers.
• Provides consultative case review support and, as appropriate, supports/participates in the Behaviour Complex Case Resolution process
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and system partners.
• Works collaboratively with the Community of Practice to develop, implement and evaluate the regional guideline, standards and tools.
• Advance the knowledge, skills and judgment of direct care providers through mentorship and knowledge
• translation activities (i.e. in-services, workshops, just-in-time).
• Provide clinical leadership to hospital team(s).
• Provide consultative case review support and, as appropriate, support/participate in the NSM SGS
• Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and system partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Community of Practice to adopt/implement and evaluate the regional guideline and BSO resources.
• Work collaboratively with the Community of Practice and their hospital team to develop a site-specific sustainability plan that would define, at minimum, plans for ongoing leadership, staff development as well as plans for the sustainability of project initiatives.
• Provide and present reports to senior leadership as requested to review role activities, accomplishments, successes, challenges
• Participate on relevant care teams and BSA representative
• Provide consultative support to the leadership team in program design and management

More Information:Location: Medical DepartmentEmployee Group: Non-UnionEmployment Type: Temporary Full-timeStart Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intakeHours of Work: Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.Wage: $40.23-49.48HOW TO APPLY:If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.Quick Apply

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