CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
The Clinical Lead - Wound Care advocates for the integrated seamless, timely and equitable delivery of high quality, safe, efficient, and cost effective, person-centered, evidence-informed skin and wound care to the people of Ontario Health atHome South West, regardless of the setting.
The Clinical Lead-Wound Care will effectively engage and collaborate with hospital, primary and community care partners to provide clinical assessment and direct care intervention to patients with wounds to assess and treat in accordance to best practices in the community.
As an employee of the Ontario Health atHome, also aligned with the vision for Outstanding care – every person, every day. Client Driven Care is a foundational competency for all employees of Ontario Health atHome. Client Driven Care encompasses the development of a shared understanding by partnering and building trusting relationships and engaging with others to co-create outcomes; positive communication and relationship building; working collaboratively with others to achieve shared outcomes; a commitment to innovation that requires adaptation to change; ability to engage in critical thinking processes to achieve optimal outcomes. As a member of the Patient Services team, the Clinical Lead-Wound Care ensures integrated delivery of wound care that spans the continuum of care within Ontario Health atHome. In collaboration with inter-disciplinary team, the Clinical Lead formulates and executes a coordinated strategy for the delivery of wound care based on leading practice.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
While some elements of the role are currently being performed remotely, the successful incumbent will be required to regularly report to their assigned office location.
What will you do?
- Advise and promotes the ongoing development and maintenance of wound care practices.
- Support the development and implementation of wound care best practices including evidence informed guidance and tools to enhance patient experience and outcomes, to support the patient towards increased self-management, treating and/or maintenance at home to avoid ER visits/hospitalizations
- Identifies initiative-specific educational needs of partners and staff, and provides learning opportunities to promote knowledge to action.
- Supports the development and delivery of annual work plans based on priorities set by Ontario HealthatHome South West focused on, but not limited to, effective prevention and management of wound care across
the system of care. - Participates on the multidisciplinary teams, community practice, and operation meetings as it relates wound care to provide clinical assessment in accordance to best practices.
- Works collaboratively within Ontario Health atHome to address program needs and achieve targets
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, service providers and other partners to
deliver the highest quality patient care. - Act as a clinical resource as required, and interpret the role of Wound Care to patients, health care professionals and to the public.
- Ensure effective co-ordination of services across sectors through ongoing liaison and participation wtih internal and external partners.
- Engages in creative, collaborative problem solving and planning strategies to provide information on and assist in the resolution of wound healing, including mitigatating delays and service gaps.
- Supports the Patient Services Manager in the development of a high performing clinical team for the delivery of Wound Care.
- Keep abreast with best practices and on the latest tools around skin and wound care education
- Partners with Patient Service for the development of policies and procedures to ensure quality standards
are met.
What must you have?
- Registered Nurse in good standing with their regulatory body
- Completion of NSWOC certificate OR Master’s level education in the area of wound care
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse
- Experience working effectively in partnership with broad range of individuals and organizations of diverse backgrounds, preferably within the health care sector.
- A proven track record of effective working relationships with internal and external customers and clients and the ability to build teams.
- Strong collaboration skills to participate on inter-disciplinary meetings with colleagues across Ontario Health atHome South West and/or wound care service providers.
- Ability to deliver information effectively and interpret data clearly in a variety of settings including one-on-one with staff and in team meetings.
- Ability to deal constructively with a variety of contentious/difficult situations, discuss sensitive information and influence/persuade others to follow a recommended course of action.
- Exceptional written/oral communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and to influence change, provide instructions and guidance to staff with respect to activities, challenges and questions. Must be able to explain findings, recommendations and innovations.
- Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence decision making through consultation and collaboration when working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of direct care / care coordination models used in community health care organizations
- Knowledge and application of professional college standards in relation to Case Management/Care Coordination practice
- Knowledge regarding specialty program(s) assigned
- Knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in client service delivery and management (e.g., CHRIS, legacy system etc.)
- Knowledge of South West administrative practices and procedures
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple conflicting demands.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome wound care practices and priorities, challenges related initiatives and plans would be an asset.
- Knowledge of services provided by Ontario Health atHome
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we?
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
