Job Description
WellFort is seeking to hire a Team Lead (Nursing) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Rolls in Full time and part time equivalents; 2 year contract
WellFort Community Health Services is a non-profit, values based organization based in Peel. We provide a wide variety of comprehensive care including primary care, dental, mental health and chronic disease management with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and community development. We work with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
WellFort is committed to providing inclusive, accessible and sustainable programs and services to a diversely rich community. Members of the WellFort Family include:
- Bloom Clinic
- Bramalea Community Health Centre
- Diabetes Education Program
- Four Corners Health Centre
- Health n' Smiles
- Primary Care Network
- Homeless Health
WellFort is a respectful, caring, and inclusive organization. We are committed to embracing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the work of the WellFort Clinical team according to planning guidelines and operational policies of the Homeless Health program and WellFort Community Health Services
- Acts as a professional role model, mentor and change agent for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise and evidence of ongoing professional development
- Works with team members and Management to ensure adequate staffing requirements are met, including creation of draft schedules to be reviewed and approved by leadership in alignment with the employment standards act and WellFort policies
- Holds regular team meetings and huddles to keep team members appraised of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and information necessary for excellent service delivery and team effectiveness.
- Provides clinical leadership and direction by ensuring patient care is delivered according to professional nursing standards and in accordance with policies and procedures
- In collaboration with the service delivery team, contributes to the delivery of the client’s care plan.
- Works under delegated acts as necessary with primary care team
- Partners across other service providers external to WellFort in order to coordinate and support integrated care
- Documents problems identified using a specified framework.
- Selects and implements strategies or interventions from established care plans in consultation with client and/or caregiver and health care delivery team.
- Utilizes adult learning principles and established training materials to teach and enhance skill levels of service providers
- Meets with individual team members to build education and learning plans and provides input to annual PDP.
- Acts as clinical resource to the service delivery team.
- Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organization of day’s work activities and of team members.
- Works collaboratively with other community partners across the Peel shelter systems and other relevant partners team in the advancement of the care model and ensures role clarity in the different functions of clinical and non clinical staff.
- Participates in staff planning and orientation of new staff
- Responsible for first line risk mitigation strategies for client or staff incidents
- Supports the building of an integrated team of both WellFort CHS and other Community Services staff working as one team
- Bridges programming between the Safe Consumption Site, Bloom program and Homeless Health programming as well as the comprehensive WellFort CHS services to support an integrated model of care
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
- Nursing experience in a variety of care settings one of which must include community health, primary care and structurally vulnerable and homeless care
- Team Lead or supervisory experienced preferred.
- Experience working in a Safe Consumption Site or Homeless shelter environment in the past is preferred
- Coaching, mentoring and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues.
- Program planning experience considered an asset
- An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
- Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
- Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
- Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
- Must present a Vulnerable Sector Check that meets the employers standard
- Completed 2-Step TB Test
- Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
This position requires flexibility in hours of work to support accessible program service delivery and our hours of operation. As such the position entails evening and weekend work.
For more information on WellFort visit www.wellfort.ca
Salary range: $67,094 - $78,638 and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hiring salary is based on Wellfort’s hiring range and demonstrated experience.
Interested applicants may send resume and cover letter by June 25, 2024 to hiring@wellfort.ca
Please quote “TLN0624” in the subject line.
Please identify if you are applying for a full time or part time role.
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite candidates with lived experience of being part of marginalized communities to highlight these experiences if they would like to within the application.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $67,094.00-$78,368.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- nursing in a variety of care settings: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person