QIN - Quality Improvement Nurse - Barrie and surrounding area

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

What you'll do:

• Complete MediSystem audits on a regularly scheduled basis, complete reports, create action plans and work with homes to improve areas where gaps are identified.
• Conduct emergency box checks as per MediSystem and Ministry policies.
• Support pharmacy systems within the home by monitoring the usage, identify gaps and work with homes to optimize the use.
• Maintain client relationships by point of contact between clients and pharmacy operations.
• To assist in the pharmacy system implementation and orientation with home personnel to ensure a smooth transition and delivery of optimal client service through inservice education.
• Ensure upgraded hardware and software are updated at client sites. (ie. digital, electronic MAR, clientcare portal).
• Prepare and deliver presentations to nursing staff.
• To maintain current knowledge of MediSystem Pharmacy operations, nursing practice, and long-term care practice and apply that knowledge to educate and advise home staff in order to improve their practices.
• Provide continuous quality improvement by completion of reviews of nursing organization and administrative procedures as they relate to the pharmacy system, analysis of nursing techniques, then report recommendations to long term care home.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Ontario, including extended driving, occasional air travel, and occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule upon short notice.
• Occasional night or evening shifts or extended shifts.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
  
  

What you bring:

• Completion of college level certificate as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
• Registered member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)
• Experience and demonstrated strong performance as a nurse educator.
• Experience working in a long-term care facility, or demonstrated current knowledge of nursing practice in a long-term care setting
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite, email and internet, and ability to develop working knowledge of MediSystem pharmacy software programs.
• Current knowledge of nursing standards and methodology.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Interpersonal and team playing skills
• Self-sufficient, customer service, client relationship building skills
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects
• Prioritization skills
• Valid Ontario Drivers License, with good driving record and ability to travel throughout Ontario
• Basic computer and typing skills (35 wpm)
  
  

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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