Careers at RNAO

The Implementation Specialist is a member of the IABPG Centre, whose role focuses specifically on RNAO’s BPG Clinical Pathways Program. The goal of this Program is to promote technology-enabled evidence-based practice in Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) sector through the implementation of digitized versions of RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) known as BPG Clinical Pathways. The primary function of the Implementation Specialist is to support the LTC homes that are participating in this Program. The role incorporates the application of implementation science which at RNAO includes two frameworks; knowledge to action and social movement action at the individual and organizational levels,

The Sr. Implementation Specialist is a member of the IABPG Centre, whose role focuses specifically on the RNAO Clinical Pathways Program. The goal of this Program is to utilize implementation science which at RNAO includes two frameworks: knowledge to action and social movement action to promote technology-enabled evidence-based practice in Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) sector through the implementation of digitized versions of RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) known as RNAO Clinical Pathways. The primary responsibilities of the Sr. Implementation Specialist are to collaborate with the eHealth Program Manager and to actively support Implementation Specialists by leading and coordinating key activities to ensure successful adoption of the RNAO Clinical Pathways among participating LTC homes.

The primary responsibilities of the Systems Administrator/Developer are to ensure the stability, integrity, performance, and sustainability of the RNAO systems/network infrastructure. Other responsibilities may involve other programs encompassing the parameters of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) programs.

The primary function of RNAO’s Nursing and Health Policy Analyst: Health System is the development of evidence-based public policy, consistent with RNAO’s values, that advances RNAO’s mission.

The primary function of the Senior Program Manager, eHealth is to lead and assist with the development and implementation of digitized versions of RNAO’s best practice guidelines in the International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines (IABPG) Centre, including supporting the work of the Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) and RNAO Clinical Pathways™ programs.

The primary responsibilities of the Evaluation Specialist are to design, implement and maintain performance measures to support the quality of the data in the Nursing Quality Indicators for Reporting and Evaluation (NQuIRE®) data system by developing data dictionaries and resources to support data collection. Performance measures are aligned with the Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) and/or Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® (BPSO) Program goals to measure and evaluate the impact of implementing RNAO’s BPGs.

The primary responsibility of the Scientific Writer/Editor is to write, review, and edit academic articles developed by the iaBPG Centre within the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) for submission to peer reviewed journals. The focus is on executing academic content creation and/or co- creation, ensuring scientific rigour and accuracy in research and development; assuring scientifically accurate and meaningful communications to end-users; and providing input on the development/use of scientific materials that are developed within iaBPG Centre.

The Guideline Development Methodologist (GDM) is a Master’s prepared registered nurse responsible for leading the planning, research and execution of best practice guidelines (BPG). The GDM will support the work of an interprofessional expert panel by: conducting systematic reviews of the literature; developing evidence-based recommendation statements; writing the guideline, reports and manuscripts for peer-review; and prepare and present research for scientific meetings. The GDM works collaboratively with RNAOs Implementation Science and Evaluation/Monitoring Teams to support implementation, evaluation and sustainability of evidence-based practice cultures.

The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), with the support of the Government of Ontario, manages the Long-Term Care Best Practices Program to enhance quality care in long-term care (LTC) through the role of the LTC best practices implementation coach.     We are seeking an accomplished registered nurse (RN) to take a lead role in facilitating utilization of best practices in long-term care homes.