21 Oct
City of Ottawa
Ottawa
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Pay
- $110,927.18–$140,291.06 a year
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location
Ottawa, ON
Full job description
Requisition ID: 15019
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Permanent Position
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $110 927,18 - $140 291,06 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 200 Island Lodge Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Long term Care
Application Close: 04/11/2024
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more employment equity designated groups through the questions in the online application process.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to an equitable, strategic and inclusive hiring process and support a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the position, the following are considered assets:
- Member of Indigenous, Black or other racialized community, persons with disabilities, women or other equity-deserving groups
- Experience working with diverse communities and intersecting social identities, such as race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, class and religion facing systemic and structural barriers
- Knowledge of community demographics and their needs, systemic challenges and strengths
- Demonstrated understanding of the value of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Ability to apply an equity,
diversity and inclusion lens to all work, including interactions and internal decision-making processes
- Ability to communicate in a language other than French or English
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.
You are responsible for providing expertise and guidance to LTC Services staff in the areas of quality management (improvement,
assurance, techniques, tools, and analyses), risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practices, infection prevention and control, credentialing, and personal health information protection for Long Term Care Services. You will lead and monitor a data driven quality framework in LTC for performance management and quality improvement outcomes.
You are responsible for supporting the accreditation cycle, evaluation of required programs (ensuring commitment to evidence-based and leading professional practices) and quality care plans for Long Term Care services. This includes the responsibility of contributing to and updating a balanced scorecard, data elements, monitoring and managing the continuous quality improvement processes for programs,
projects, and activities that specifically target policy development and tools for performance measurement. You will develop strategies to promote continuous quality improvement for care to residents and safety of staff; identify and monitor/prevent potential risks in all care practices through infection and control measures; and support as needed on any Ministry of Long-Term Care compliance issues and high-risk situations while ensuring that legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
You are also responsible for managing the unit’s human and financial resources, and stakeholder and partner relationships as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a 4 year university degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration,
Public Administration or another related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in LTC practices, programs and evaluation, preferably with research and data analysis, including a minimum of 2 years in the management of human and financial resources and direct supervisory experience
Desirable Qualifications:
Certification in planning and evaluation
Education and training in the following specialty areas: quality management, risk management, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and/or performance management/program evaluation
KNOWLEDGE
- The City of Ottawa’s organizational, governance and administrative structures
- Legislation, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines relevant to the work
- Industry trends and developments in Quality Care/LTC practices
- Knowledge of risk management and quality improvement in a health care setting;
- Quality assurance as it relates to legislative compliance and risk management
- Business administration concepts, theories, principles and methodologies
- Corporate policies, guidelines and practices
- The various Collective Agreements in place at the City
- Understanding of the programs/services and operations of other City areas, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area
- MS Office and a clinical computer system
- Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place,
and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
- Certification in planning and evaluation (desirable)
- Additional education in any of the following specialty areas: quality management, risk management, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and/or performance management/program evaluation (desirable)
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody,
and demonstrate these core behaviours.
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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
- This competition is using LEAD IT (Leverage Equity to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion Targets) strategic hiring processes. All candidates are encouraged to complete the self-identification questions as part of the application process. Please note this is in addition to other internal self-identification forms you may have completed. The information collected will be considered strictly confidential, but not anonymous, and will be accessible to hiring managers and designated staff on a need-to-know basis in order to implement equitable and strategic hiring processes and remove barriers to employment opportunities.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.