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Organization: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Division: Office of the Chief Coroner

City: Toronto

Job Term: 1 Permanent

Job Code: PNR16 – Nursing PM/16

Salary: $76,810.00 – $92,952.00 Per Year

Posting Status: Open Targeted

Job ID: 81556

 

Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of Ontarians and improve public safety? If so, consider this exciting leadership role where you will contribute as part of the senior medical management team at the Office of the Chief Coroner, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services!

We are seeking your medical background and sound management skills to play an important role in the implementation of the recently developed strategic plan that will frame the future direction of our high quality death investigation system in Ontario.

 

Overview

You will:

• lead and manage the development, oversight and implementation of operational policies, procedures, standards and protocols for the conduct of death investigations and research across the Province
• provide broad-based medical expertise to lead and/or inform the development, evaluation and changes to Best Practice Guidelines and other directives, standards and processes utilized
• advise medical management colleagues in the planning, priority setting, hiring and quality control of work performed by Investigating Coroners
• provide direction, training and advice to Investigating Coroners, senior medical management and staff on OCC Code of Ethics, investigation protocols, Best Practice Guidelines for the conduct of investigations into non-natural deaths and certain natural deaths
• manage quality control of investigations conducted by Investigating Coroners
• act as an advisory role for the Chief Coroner and Deputy Chief/s and apply best practices from the healthcare field to develop consistent standards in reporting, investigating and certifying deaths by Investigating Coroners as well as defining, developing and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of innovative approaches to service delivery

Location: 25 Morton Shulman Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

 

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• you have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a BSc in Nursing from an accredited university to provide professional nursing expertise as a member of the death investigation system’s senior medical management team

Knowledge:

You have:

• knowledge and expertise in pathophysiology and toxicology with understanding of medical standards and protocols in the investigation of deaths
• knowledge and understanding of theCoroners Act,Anatomy Act, the mandate of the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, death investigation protocols and medical practices and OCC Code of Ethics
• skills in guidelines and standards development to manage the development of operational policies, procedures, standards and protocols for the conduct of death investigations across the Province
• knowledge of research techniques and understanding of research tools (e.g. evidence development processes and strategies), methods and techniques to research and assess issues and trends in the community
• knowledge of performance management techniques and methods to manage quality control of investigations and introduce innovative approaches to service delivery

Management Skills:

• you have demonstrated management skills to work with senior management colleagues and coordinate administrative and project support provided to senior executives and managers across the province

Communication, Presentation and Stakeholder Management Skills:

• you can prepare and present training on detailed standards, protocols and best practice documents including briefing papers
• you have stakeholder management to initiate and cultivate collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including medical and non-medical colleagues throughout the Division, Ministry, justice sector, OPS and external stakeholders

Computer Skills

• you have demonstrated computer skills to access the Internet as a research tool and to prepare own materials using various software programs

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information/Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.

A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch, Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information/Address section above.

A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual’s screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.

 

Please apply online, by September 25, 2015, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 81556 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.