Palliative Services Manager Job in Toronto M4Y2K4, Ontario Canada

Position Name:   Palliative Services Manager

Position Summary:

·         To assess applicants needs and suitability for care at Perram House

·         To facilitate program development implementation and evaluation

·         To manage and lead the clinical care team.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Management

·         Manage staff with overall responsibility for the hiring, performance review of all members of the clinical care team.

·         Schedule personnel to ensure proper and appropriate staff coverage

·         Review and approve reported time cards

·         Promote a culture in which staff foster ad further evidence based best practice and interdisciplinary team approach

·         Provide support to the Clinical Care Coordinator in staff meetings to discuss progressive disciplinary measures with staff.

·         Lead and participates in staff meetings

·         Be a clinical resource for the team

·         Bereavement support for family members

Program Supervision

·         Ensure that programs comply with LHIN(s), MOHLTC and CCAC requirements as well as palliative care standards / policies and procedures.

·         Ensure that professional standards are maintained and legislative requirements are adhered to

Education

·         Remain current with trends, issues and regulations associate with the delivery of care services.

·         Coordinate and facilitate research, planning, implementation and evaluation of best practices

·         Coach mentor and orient the interdisciplinary team and/or facilitate such processes

·         Continuously engage staff and volunteers in enhancing palliative service options and interdisciplinary team opportunities.

 

·         Provide clinical education and support re:

o    Proper implementation of infection control policies / procedures and

o   The proper use of protective equipment

·         Liaise with the infection control network re: infection control issues in the community.

·         Plan regular training and education for staff members on topics relevant to their  responsibilities

·         Volunteer education

Administration

·         Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with external stakeholders to promote and provide clinical services

·         Monitor the supply of personal protective equipment available for staff and volunteers as part of pandemic planning

·         Facilitate resident transition planning (new admissions or discharges to other locations)

·         Serve as infection control champion for the house.

·         Incident reports

o   Review all incident reports

o   Lead monthly team reviews to promote learning

o   Creation and implementation of changes to clinical programs, specific resident care, policies, etc in response to the findings of incident reports.

Program development

·         Leads and participates in strategic and related service planning

·         Particpates and develops an annual operating plan

·         Develops, and reviews policies, procedures and guidelines that contribute to improved client care and care outcomes.

Qualifications

·         Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

·         Must have a current CPR cerfitication

·         Minimum of 2 years of current Palliative / end of Life care

·         CNA Certification in Hospice palliative care Nursing (or willing to obtain)