Clinical RAI Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Department of Health and Wellness, training institutions, long-term care facilities and other sector leaders, we’re committed to continually improving the support system for seniors and those requiring continued and long-term care.

In addition, the department supports the social and economic well-being of older adults ensuring policy formulation and effective decision-making as well as policy coherence across government departments as it relates to aging.  The newly formed department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery for Nova Scotia’s senior population. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

Do you want to be a part of the exciting work happening in at the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care?

Reporting to the SEAscape Manager of Planning and Accountability of Seniors and Long-Term Care, the Clinical RAI Specialist, Program Administration Officer 3 is a key contributor to Home Care and Long Term Care client-centered best practice by providing support services which promote clinical health practice through the integration of electronic resident assessment instruments.  It is an opportunity as a subject matter expert,  to provide expertise and advisory services to department staff and inter-governmental health care stakeholders, to assist and support all Nova Scotia Seniors. 

Primary Accountabilities

As the Program Administration Officer 3/Clinical RAI Specialist you will be responsible for delivering training, answering support questions, problem solving, system administration changes, updating operational documentation and other tasks in a team environment.. Within a typical day you will also be responsible for:

• Promoting the use of computer technology to effectively manage client information for individual care planning and for overall business decision support.
  
• The Clinical RAI Specialist significantly influences the on-going development and enhancement of the interRAI Home Care and Long Term Care applications and ensures that application processes align with provincial operational requirements and policy.
  
• Reviewing and ensuring procedures are followed and data is entered and completed correctly. 
  
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team the Clinical RAI Specialist, develops and delivers training, and ongoing support for the RAI assessment tools, care planning and clinical documentation; and
  
• This position is a resource, coach and facilitator to Continuing Care staff and Long Term Facility staff on issues related to the use of the interRAI suite of assessment tools
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in a health/social science discipline plus five years related experience is required; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years in health care is required, a continuing care setting preferred. A Bachelor’s or graduate degree in adult education would be a definite asset. Must be currently registered, or eligible for registration with applicable professional association.

In addition: 
 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of client centered care and expertise in health case management and clinical health assessment is essential. Experience with the resident assessment instrument (RAI).
  
• Strong computer skills, particularly in using Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (or similar) are essential; Excel, Access and Visio would be assets.
• An analytical thinker, good communicator and able to work well in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills will be pivotal in this role as you will need to maintain and forge stakeholder relationships. In addition, effective time management skills will be required. Demonstrated skills in planning, business writing, developing presentations, training, and group facilitation. Must have a positive attitude to changes in business practices and processes.

Travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with various internal and external stakeholders. The scope of this role requires strong abilities in multi-tasking, balancing multiple priorities, meeting frequent deadlines, and making time sensitive recommendations.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules