Our valued client is seeking:
Director of Care, Registered Nurse
Scarborough, Ontario
Company Overview:
- Participation
- Excellence
- Openness
- Performance
- Longevity
- Efficient Use of Resourcesition Overview:
Responsibilities:
- Provides a cheerful and energetic environment for the nursing team that supports growth and development
- Directs the implementation and review of relevant company policies, procedures and processes required to meet government legislation and industry standards
- Ensures all residents receive care and services according to their needs
- Monitors the quality of nursing services and administers long term strategic plans for nursing
- Implements goals and objectives to achieve the corporate vision for resident care
- Ensures risk management process is adhered to by reviewing staff and resident incident reports, monthly indicators, Public Health Inspections, Ministry of Labour inspections, Accreditation reports, etc.
- Ensures nursing team works in a safe workplace environment through the implementation of safe work practices and service guidelines
- Recommends and participates in the development and performance of nursing staff according to facility policies, procedures and collective agreements
- Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of records including resident health records, personnel records etc
- Delegates clinical and managerial responsibilities as well as provides direction and leadership
- Assists with the development of succession plans and identify employees with growth potential for development
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
- Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as they relate to long-term care legislation
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing person-centred care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the MOHLTC and the home
- Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights
- Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential
- Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors are required
- Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols
- Ability to deal with responsive behavior
- Basic computer skills are a must
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement
- Has at least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector
- Has at least three years of experience working as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting
- Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months TB results less than 6 months, evidence of flu shot, must be able to provide three work references
Compensation:
- A competitive compensation package has been designed to attract star performers
Please apply in confidence to:
Cheryl Janssen
Maxwell Management Group Ltd.
cheryl@maxwellmanagementgroup.com
1-855-305-4078 ext. 211
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