MAiD Nurse Investigator

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Make a difference in this unique role with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, at the Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS), where you will be responsible for facilitating reporting/data collection, monitoring and oversight related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) deaths.

Note:
• This position may provide flexible work arrangements.
• This position will require working both day and overnight shifts (as required).
•The majority of this role will be completed remotely; however, work location/headquarters will be 25 Morton Shulman Avenue, Toronto Ontario.
• This competition may be used to fill future temporary vacancies within 14 months of the completion of this recruitment.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

As a member of the death investigation team you will:
•provide broad-based medical expertise to support and oversee the MAiD process through facilitating the reporting of MAiD deaths
•identify and analyze relevant information and documents and interview parties including clinicians as well as family and friends of the deceased person
•participate in the ongoing collection and management of accurate MAiD-related data for tracking and trend analysis
•provide advice to the Manager, MAiD and Chief Coroner to determine appropriate next steps
•provide recommendations to the Chief Coroner and Deputies due to severity of MAiD implications and assist the Chief Coroner in overseeing the implementation and evaluation of innovative approaches to service delivery related to MAiD
•develop and maintain working relationships with a variety of stakeholders in death investigation, including families, forensic pathologists, forensic scientists, law enforcement personnel and other agencies
•participate in inter-ministerial and inter-governmental committees /task forces and maintain ongoing liaison to work collaboratively on issues and projects
•collaborate with other medical professionals in other death investigations including; deaths reported by the Office of the Registrar General (RG) and death investigations of MAiD deaths where circumstances intersect with the health care system within the applicable investigative frameworks.

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How do I qualify?

Mandatory

BSc in Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to provide professional nursing expertise.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

You have:
•General knowledge of pathophysiology, healthcare system organization, palliative and end-of-life care, and medical practices and standards in order to identify possible concerns in care that arise as part of the review process and application to legislative compliance.

•Understanding of the role, activities, and mandate of the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, death investigation processes, and the role of Coroners.

•Awareness of relevant legislation such as the Criminal Code of Canada, Federal and Provincial MAiD legislation, Coroners Act, and Anatomy Act, to understand their application to MAiD oversight and death. investigations

Analytical Skills

•You can develop and implement processes, guidelines, standards and protocols for the conduct of death investigations across the province
•You possess critical thinking to evaluate identify and assess issues and trends with potential impact on the death investigation system or that require involvement of the Chief Coroner.

Consultative and Advisory Skills

•You can recommend new/revised approaches, policies and procedures to the Chief Coroner and Deputy Chief Coroners
•You can make presentations as an active member of the MAiD investigation team

Communication (oral and written) and Presentation Skills

•You have the ability to prepare and present data findings, case reviews, investigation summaries, reports, practice recommendations, and briefing papers.
•You have the ability that to promote professional relationships and the ability to engage in sensitive conversations with families, next of kin, and practitioners following a MAiD death. Ability to provide feedback in a professional manner.

Computer Skills

•The ability to review reported data, research information; prepare briefings, presentations, proposals, observations and recommendations; and enable analytics/data analysis.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-SL-224785/24

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la " langue du poste " figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .