Care for Kids Lead
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Care for Kids program to meet the health needs of children 0-5 years in the Niagara Region.
- Conduct routine well-baby exams which include immunizations and assessments.
- Responsible to provide and lead health education and teaching while remaining informed of pediatric clinical guidelines and recommendations.
- Provide point of care in other community settings.
- Collaborate with community partners and other health organizations to establish pediatric care pathways throughout the Region.
- Facilitate/coordinate health education and outreach initiatives focused on child wellness and preventive care.
- Maintain clinical supplies and equipment with timely inventory checks and orders.
- Maintain and oversee implementation of NFCHC’s Infection Prevention and Control Standards (IPAC) while staying informed on IPAC practices.
- Responsible to maintain vaccine fridge. This includes maintaining temperature logs and reporting to Public Health.
- Responsible to maintain inventory and order vaccines.
- Represent the NFCHC at meetings and planning tables regarding pediatric care.
- Participate in the development and monitoring of service and program indicators.
- Identify areas for improvement or opportunities to implement more efficient processes.
- Engage families in care planning and decision-making to foster a supportive healthcare environment.
- Provide updates on quality initiatives, progress, and issues to the leadership team.
- Lead communication with the Care for Kids team during pertinent updates.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and respect across all disciplines and functions.
- Contribute and support implementation of organization’s strategic plan and priorities.
- Adhere to the expectations of NFCHC policies and procedures and operating procedures.
- Work in a safe manner as per relevant health and safety legislation and NFCHC policies.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and other hours as requested by leadership.
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
- Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Post-secondary academic credentials in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge of child health, development, and community-based healthcare models.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and culturally competent care environment.
- Maintaining an understanding of the health issues of the community to provide appropriate services.
- Proven ability to provide compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental and culturally competent care to the disenfranchised and primary populations.
- Previous leadership experience in pediatric healthcare or community health settings an asset.
- Demonstrated communication, time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Previous experience establishing collaborative working relationships with a multi-disciplinary team, clients and community service providers.
- Ability to problem-solve and apply sound judgment.
- Proficiency in the use of computer software/electronic medical records.
- Demonstration of leadership and organizational competencies.
- Delivery of program outcomes in line with agreed-upon targets.
- Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities.
- Ability to collaborate with all members of the Care for Kids team in a positive, respectful manner.
- Supports a welcoming and safe environment that contributes to high patient experience.
- Preference may be given to applicants who identify as Francophone and/or Indigenous, in alignment with funding requirements that support the recruitment of underrepresented groups in healthcare. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Access to a vehicle.
- Periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Providing care in various community settings.
- Competitive salary