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At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our RPN team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare MedexHome, located in Ottawa, ON.

Available opportunities include: Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening shifts

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans
• Provide leadership to personal care staff by planning, directing, supervising and evaluating their work
• Assist in orienting and training new team members

What you bring

• Current registration with provincial College of Nurses
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect  
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English 

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs  

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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Application deadline: Until position is filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• To apply for this position, please visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2437.  Please do not apply through our Canadian Blood Services website.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is an essential part of the country’s network of healthcare systems. Together, with donors, recipients, employees, partners and volunteers, Canadian Blood Services is Canada’s Lifeline, providing lifesaving products and services in transfusion and transplantation for Canadian patients, and safeguarding Canada's systems of life essentials in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Associate Medical Director). This is a part-time (0.5), fee-for-service role, reporting to the Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies. The intent is for this role to become a full-time permanent role within a timeframe of 18-24 months.

The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for assisting with the leadership of donor health at CBS and ensuring that donation policies are relevant and aligned with evolving science and best practices. They will develop recommendations regarding policies affecting the safety and security of the blood supply, from the donor and recipient perspective, and will assess the impact and effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. They will also develop key performance indicators, evaluate research outcomes and improve processes. Furthermore, the Associate Medical Director will build and nurture relationships with external partners, including other blood operators and academic institutions, and will facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance CBS’ capabilities and to promote knowledge sharing. The Associate Medical Director will play a leadership role on internal and external committees and will actively engage in national and international conferences. Finally, the Associate Medical Director will work closely with the CBS Public Affairs team by participating in media relations and stakeholder engagement activities.

As an ideal candidate, you have an MD degree, with specialty training in a relevant field being considered an asset. A current university faculty appointment or the ability to obtain one is desirable. You have five years of related experience, including leadership, strategy and policy development within a complex organization and representing an organization externally. You possess strong analytical abilities, coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills, and you are a highly capable written and verbal communicator. You also have a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels. You are known for your integrity, collaboration, adaptability, respect, and excellence in every situation and for your highly strategic and forward-thinking approach. This is a multifaceted role, both medically and organizationally, and requires a physician leader who places a high value on innovation and developing highly collaborative relationships to continue to advance the mission of CBS.

Application Close: 18/07/2024

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. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Close: 24/07/2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
• 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. 

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 incumbent manages administrative operational activities relating to the Faculty Environmental Health and Safety Risk Management System (EHSRMS) to ensure the safety of the environment and the health and safety of all persons working and studying at the Faculty of Medicine.  Specific operational activities include planning and executing workplace inspections to identify health and safety issues, hazards and trends, and verifying compliance with federal, provincial and municipal acts & regulations, and uOttawa policies and guidelines.  Communicates infractions to the responsible party and tracks future compliance. 

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Project Coordination : Plans, coordinates, conducts, and documents Workplace Health and Safety inspections for the Alta Vista Functional Occupational Health and Safety Committee (the Committee), ensuring a seamless coordination of this regulated inspection process with all involved parties. Identifies and communicates trends (good and bad) to influence health and safety messaging and training.  Performs regular, frequent unannounced inspections as a means of identifying deficiencies in personnel performance and as well as the building’s infrastructure.  Independently responds to action items by recommending safer working practices as well as by raising work orders, for example. Performs lower order risk assessments in support of the risk identification process at the faculty level.
• Records Management:  Utilizes multiple information management systems and software to maintain records/databases and compile reports identifying trends, areas of concern, and corrective measures to be implemented in order to improve health and safety of the community in accordance with University procedures.  These systems include year-to-date Workplace Inspection performance, personnel training, chemical inventory, and chemical waste management, and our emergency management system. Keeps all pertinent information concerning changes in policy, hazard assessments, and the regulatory climate up-to-date. Formats documents and reports a necessary, many of which are technical in nature (symbols, formulae and graphics).
• Waste Management: Counsels lab staff in the effective and safe management of hazardous waste by ensuring that practices comply with regulatory requirements and university procedures.
• Access Card Management: Programs electronic building access cards for the Faculty to support onboarding of new staff and students, as well as contract extensions.  If required, will support card processing demands for the Department of Anatomy and Animal Care & Veterinary Services (ACVS).
• Program Support: Responsible for the Faculty’s Health and Safety website, including required updates and innovative design of new pages, as necessary, to enhance communications. Maintains Health and Safety bulletin boards, faculty first aid kits, and ensures emergency eyewash/safety shower stations are regularly inspected. Monitors the Health, Safety and Risk Management group email account and responds in a timely manner to correspondence by composing and sending letters and memos on behalf of the department. Produces letters related to more complex issues for review by the Manager, Environmental Health and Safety.
• Community Engagement: Plans, facilitates, and participates in all aspects of workshops and events that harness a wide range of engagement techniques, such as “Take Your Kids to Work” day, Focus Santé, North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week, Earth Day and Lunch & Learn sessions. Develops a strong rapport and relationships with stakeholders. Proactively works to build a positive image, increase reputation, prepares event schedules and makes all logistical arrangements such as catering, room bookings and parking. Manages the online registration process for workshops. Manages all workshop logistics, such as scheduling, room bookings and equipment reservations.

What you will bring:

Essential Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Basic Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a research lab environment or in a regulatory/consulting field emphasizing health, safety and environmental programs, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Other Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant federal, provincial, and municipal health and safety legislation, regulations and best practices.
• Experience in interpretation of health and safety codes, standards, or legislation.
• Experience in conducting inspections of environments typically found in a university setting.
• Must be willing to immediately respond and participate as necessary to emergency incidents within the group’s remit (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Able to facilitate effective and diverse community consultations, programs, and initiatives.
• Keen attention to discretion, confidentiality, and tact
• Strong communication skills, including experience with web-design and creating content required to reach different stakeholder audiences.
• Experience in database functions and tools (MS Access)
• Bilingual, French and English, spoken and written

Closing Date:

July 22, 2024

The receptionist/clerk is the front line position in providing accessible, friendly and efficient customer service for students and staff. This position is part of a team that is the first point of contact for all phone calls regarding booking appointments for medical care, relaying messages to nurses and doctors, requests for medical test results and reports, requests for copies of medical charts, requests for information, points of sale, updating demographics, corresponding with patients, etc.  They also provide medical office assistance to the medical team by assisting patient registration and consent process, updating charts, faxing, managing referrals, ordering supplies, etc.  In addition, the incumbent assists the department staff with statistics of department activity level and client satisfaction surveys.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) year diploma or equivalent – preferably in Medical Office Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a “high demand” medical office setting is required;

• Must have excellent oral communication skills in order to communicate with clients/patients, physicians and other clinic staff;

• Must have strong computer skills with knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Suite, and Outlook Email.  Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record software such as PS Suite is preferred;

• Ability to work under pressure in a very busy office environment;

• Ability to work flexible hours, if required;

• Experience creating Custom Forms in PS Suite is considered an asset;

• Experience with Ocean technologies, by Cognizant MD, is considered an asset.

Anticipated Weekly Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm (24 hours/week)

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Candidates are invited to apply for part-time or casual Registered Practical Nurses positions to work at our Extendicare Medex facility, a 193-bed long-term care home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice

in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare

Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and

administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of

residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required

techniques in nursing care.

• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’

health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement

physician orders.

• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative

care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and

regulations.

• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.

Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and

conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control

Practices.

• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

Reporting to the Manager of Health Services, the Nurse provides on-campus health care and education to students in collaboration with the Health Services team. The incumbent provides nursing services in cases of non-emergency, emergency, episodic illness, health counselling and occupational health issues. Under medical directives, the incumbent administers/dispenses oral medication, administers injectable medications including, but not limited to, vaccines and tuberculosis screening tests. 

The incumbent provides triage and referral/coordinates services internally and with community agencies where appropriate. The incumbent is part of a multidisciplinary team and maintains confidential health records and the organizational and supply needs of the medical office.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a four (4) year Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree or equivalent;

• Must have Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;

• Minimum of five (5) years progressive relevant nursing experience with a preference for experience in family practice, adolescent health, public health, sexual health, emergency or occupational health setting;

• Experience working in a medical clinic at a post-secondary institution is preferred;

• Experience using an Electronic Medical Records system – PS Suite by Telus is preferred;

• Demonstrated skills as a team player;

• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken;

• CPR and AED Training required;

• Phlebotomy experience is considered an asset;

• Completion of the TB Screening Training Course is considered an asset.

Anticipated Weekly Schedule:

Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30AM – 4:45PM Total: 21.75 hrs/week

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus

Application Close: 28/06/2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Driver’s License Requirement:  This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.  
• Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
• 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. 

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 Community and Social Services Department is committed to an equitable and inclusive hiring process and supports a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa. In addition to meeting the operation requirements of the position, valued assets include:  

• lived experience and identity as a member of Indigenous, Black and/or People of Colour communities and/or as a Person with Disabilities, or member of other equity groups
• experience working with diverse communities or groups historically facing the greatest systemic and structural barriers
• knowledge of social welfare systems, community demographics and the related social economic realities of diverse groups  
• demonstrated understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace  
• ability to apply an equity and inclusion lens to customer service and to internal decision-making processes  
• the ability to communicate in a language other than French or English

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English, French or Bilingual competencies.
  French oral, reading required; English oral, reading, writing required.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.  
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.  
• 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. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.