Licensing Officer
- Vernon, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Interior Health is looking for a Licensing Officers to join our team in Vernon on a term basis, and is expected to last until Dec 31st 2027.
What We Offer
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the purpose of this position is to protect and enhance the health and safety and well-being of vulnerable and dependent individuals in Community Care Facilities.
The principle function of the Licensing Officer is the responsibility to administer the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Regulations necessary to ensure the protection of vulnerable and dependent individuals in community care facilities. This responsibility extends to all programs and facilities that are defined as a Community Care Facility in the Act.
Licensing practice is a balance of compliance management and support.
Licensing is a continual process of monitoring, consultation, investigation and support.
Licensing is the foundation for non-regulatory quality enhancement initiatives.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
What We Offer
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the purpose of this position is to protect and enhance the health and safety and well-being of vulnerable and dependent individuals in Community Care Facilities.
The principle function of the Licensing Officer is the responsibility to administer the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Regulations necessary to ensure the protection of vulnerable and dependent individuals in community care facilities. This responsibility extends to all programs and facilities that are defined as a Community Care Facility in the Act.
Licensing practice is a balance of compliance management and support.
Licensing is a continual process of monitoring, consultation, investigation and support.
Licensing is the foundation for non-regulatory quality enhancement initiatives.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
- Evaluates the provision of care to ensure it is achieving intended legislative outcomes, through a program of regular and follow up inspections of licensed care facilities, both individually and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Documents inspection findings and communicates these to the licensee/manager using a collaborative approach, and ensures the licensee or manager is a full participant in defining outcomes and setting timelines.
- Investigates complaints and follows up incident reports in accordance with relevant policies and procedures to ensure that safe, appropriate care is being provided that meets the intent of applicable legislation.
- Conducts regular reviews of facility files to identify care facilities that require additional support, monitoring, or progressive compliance interventions.
- Assesses applications for licensed care facilities, identifying and managing risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards and facilitating smooth start-up; this is accomplished by evaluating the physical plant, determining the suitability of the licensee or manager, and assessing operational plans, policies and procedures.
- Evaluates requests for exemptions from legislative standards and determines the levels of increased risk to health, safety and dignity of those affected; exemptions may be granted or denied depending on whether the specific request of non-compliance will result in risk to persons in care.
- Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals and providers on relevant issues relating to the provision of care (Collaboration is accomplished through methods such as sharing evidence-based best practices and identifying available resources to assist in licensing regulatory practices).
- Participates in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives for licensing practice and service delivery
- Participates and attends in-service and other educational programs as required. Identifies learning goals and maintains and updates competencies and knowledge within area of practice.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Responsibilities
Conduct inspections and assess care, facility applications, and exemption requests to ensure community care facilities comply with legislation and protect the health, safety, and dignity of people in care. Investigate complaints and incidents, document findings, collaborate with licensees and interdisciplinary partners, and contribute to quality improvement and ongoing licensing support.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, credentials, or years of experience. The role calls for the ability to assess care and compliance, investigate concerns, document findings, collaborate with facility operators and health professionals, and maintain relevant knowledge and competencies.
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Facility Inspections
- Complaint Investigation
- Incident Follow-Up
- Risk Assessment
- Licensing
- Legislative Interpretation
- Documentation
- Collaborative Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Standards Assessment
- Application Assessment
- Exemption Review
- Consultation
- Quality Monitoring
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health And Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-Life Balance
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Community Care And Assisted Living Act
- Community Care Facilities
- Licensing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Management
- Facility Inspections
- Care Standards
- Complaint Investigation
- Incident Reports
- Risk Assessment
- Legislative Standards
- Exemptions
- Licensee Suitability
- Operational Plans
- Policies And Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Best Practices
- Vulnerable Individuals
- Health And Safety