Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and reviews the philosophy of Resident Care, Statement of Purpose and description of principle functions to ensure consistency with that of the facilities as well as Society’s mission.
• Develops annual goals and objectives for the departments and ensures the Mission Statement of the departments is maintained.
• Develops and implements standards for resident care.
• Prepares budget recommendations for the department and monitors expenditures, ensuring all expenditures are within budget guidelines given the necessary resource data.
• Determines and directs the provision of suitable equipment and supplies to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
• Administers clinical policies and practices, immunization screening and staff/resident health protection policies for the organization.
• Administers resident assessment and care planning processes and preparation of clinical records.
• Monitors provision of care to ensure that standards of infection control, quality improvement and risk management are maintained.
• Attends care conferences as required to guide formulation and revision of the care plan.
• Provides a holistic approach to resident care and includes family and care team in that approach.
• Selects, orientates, directs, evaluates, disciplines and terminates employees of the department in conjunction or consultation with the directors of other departments and the Executive Director according to the accepted policies and practices of the organization.
• Promotes an environment in which the health care team can work cooperatively within the organization.
• Maintains liaison with Residents Council and promotes interaction with other health facilities, agencies and educational institutions, Continuing Care and other government departments as required.
• Communicates regularly with staff through meetings.
• Attends meetings of the Society, its committees and senior management meetings as required.
• Develops and provides department reports, discussion and research papers as may be required by the Executive Director and Board.