Staff Development Coordinator - **Must be an RPN** - Permanent Full Time
Villa Marconi
Hamilton, ON
Permanent
Full-time
13 days ago
We are passionate about 'Making Every Moment Matter'™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Staff Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Care and coordinates the staff development program in the Home. Responsible for conducting mandatory in-services as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care in the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22. Responsible for conducting general orientation for all new employees, contracted employees, volunteers, private caregivers, agency staff and students in the Home. Monitoring students on clinical placement within the Home as well as coordinating education and support managers and committees to assist them in identifying and responding to the learning needs of staff.Responsibilities:● Responsible for scheduling all general orientation days for all new employees, contract employees, students, volunteers, private caregivers and agency staff.● Guides all new nursing personnel through their entire nursing orientation. ● Conducts educational and annual assessments and evaluations ● Conducts an annual education needs assessment.● Conducts annual evaluation of staff development programs.● Provide education on areas identified through the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as requiring further education.● Develops and conducts mandatory in-services as set out in the Fixing Long Term Care Act and regulation.● Utilizes external resources for in-service sessions when appropriate.● Coordinates in-service sessions on all shifts.● Links with Colleges and Universities to arrange student placement in-house.● Prepares all employee preceptors for student clinical placements.● Follows clinical students and preceptors and acts as a resource and advisor.● Maintains individual employee educational records in the e-learning system and provides feedback at performance reviews.● Makes recommendations to Department Heads/Executive Director on the allocation of resources related to staff development.● Manages the e-learning platform for the home.● Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators.● Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.● Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory.The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:● Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse● Good written and oral communication skills● Experience in learning management system platform● Completion of course work or experience in adult education at the Community College or University level or relevant work experience● Ability to identify training needs of the team and individuals● Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms an asset● Experience in Long Term Care preferred● To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.● To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals' rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.● Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one● As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements● Two supervisory references required● COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employmentWhat do we offer you?● Competitive wages● Employee benefits● Employee perks● Employee and Family Assistance Program● Support for personal and professional growth We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.
