Clinical Practice Lead

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Clinical Practice Lead is a position responsible for providing onsite operational support related to care practices and standards to enhance the person-centered care provided to residents and their families across AgeCare. The Practice Lead plays a key role in the development and implementation of care practice initiatives designed to support quality improvement and evidence-informed care for residents across the continuing care spectrum.

What You Will Do:

• Ensures all AgeCare Continuing Care communities are providing exemplary person-centered care through skilled, knowledgeable, responsible care teams throughout all of AgeCare’s care models (SL3, SL4, SL4-D, LTC, Memory Care/Dementia, Respite and Private Assisted Living).
• Expert knowledge of the Continuing Care Health Services Standards within Alberta and British Columbia.
• Supports implementation of transformational initiatives that support the organization’s goals in order to enhance quality clinical outcomes, improve resident safety, establish organization-wide leading practices, and improve the cost-effectiveness of care.
• In collaboration with the Director, Care Practices and Standards, supports and ensures effective Incident Reports Management, system safety analysis and resulting recommendations are appropriately actioned and communicated.
• Provides clinical direction, supervision and coordination, as appropriate, for clinical leadership, front-line care staff, and consultants.
• Identifies, evaluates and monitors all service continuity risks related to the community. This includes, all care, and hospitality services inclusive of environmental and facility risks.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor of Nursing, with current CARNA registration or eligible for CARNA registration required.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of five (5) years advanced clinical care experience in a complex health care environment, preferably with an exposure to the continuing care sector.
• Experience in Infection, Prevention & Control an asset.
• Demonstration of progressive leadership roles.

Wage Levelling Salary: $115,000.00 - $122,500.00 per year

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!