As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.
Reporting to the director of Quality Improvement, as a member of the Quality Improvement team, you will be responsible for maintaining, and teaching our electronic health record, Care Planning, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) to the frontline staff. You will maintain RAI/MDS data submissions to health regions as required. You are a very adaptable and flexible individual with high energy who enjoys multitasking. You enjoy working as a member of a team, as well as independently, and are highly motivated. Some of your other duties will include change management, policy review, site quality improvement audits, application testing, incident review, and you will be a representative or presenter with various Quality Improvement committees and teams.
Educational and other Qualifications
- RN or LPN designation
- Current registration with the provincial regulatory college
- Previous RAI-MDS training and certification with Canadian Institute of Healthcare Information (CIHI) for assessments and as an CIHI RAI-MDS educator.
- Certification of competency in RAI-MDS assessments (RELIAS, AIS)
Work Experience
- Three to five (3-5) years clinical experience in continuing/complex/community care
- Experience in adult education or team leadership/building
- Experience as RAI Coordinator in a long-term care environment or experience using RAI- MDS assessment tools and processes
- Experience with adult education strategies and facilitation is a benefit
- Leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of RAI- MDS coding and auditing processes
- Knowledge of CIHI’s processes
- Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies,
- and that meets the standard of care
- Ability to show initiative and to motivate others
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Excellent written and oral communication with internal and external customers
- Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone
- equally
- Must possess excellent leadership, time management, and team building and skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous education through participation in applicable professional
- groups, workshops and training e.g. Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Detailed understanding and working knowledge of computer information system including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet use and computerized documentation
- Effective assessment, analytical and clear aptitude for –detail-oriented work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T6C 4G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- clinical in community care: 3 years (preferred)
- Adult education: 1 year (preferred)
- RAI-MDS: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CRRN (preferred)
- CLPNA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
