Long Term Care

London, Ontario

About Our Client:

We are a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Administrator, the Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the facility to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.
One of London’s more established LTC residences, this 170 bed community has a robust staffing model that supports the delivery of exceptional care to their residents. The team has experienced much success historically with accreditation and inspections – a team effort by the leadership team and front line staff. The DOC will need to lead by example and have strong leadership skills to mentor, coach, and build excellent relationships with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care.
  • Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
  • Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
  • Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Previous managerial experience in long-term care as well as knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings, and labour contracts.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education.
  • Effective human relation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

 Compensation:

  • A competitive compensation package has been designed to attract top performers.

Please apply in confidence to:

Lisa Ranger
Maxwell Management Group Ltd.
lisa@maxwellmanagementgroup.com
1-855.305.4078 ext. 211