Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care (DOC) is responsible for the management and leadership of the Nursing Department. The DOC is required to meet the needs and expectations of the residents in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Ministry of Health Long – Term Care Facility Program Manual.

The Director of Care is also responsible for adherence to the respective regulations and relevant legislation including but not limited to the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Home’s mission and policies. This includes promoting and fostering resident driven programs and care that reflects the values and preferences of the resident and is in keeping with the Mission Vision and Values of Nisbet Lodge.

Responsibilities:

• The Director of Care works closely with the Executive Director to set, monitor and improve standards, policies and procedures for quality resident-driven care that meet the individual needs and expectations of each resident, including involving residents in the process whenever possible.
• Leads the multi-disciplinary team, ensures the development and maintenance of goal directed care in conjunction with front line staff, other health care professionals, families and where appropriate, residents to ensure that the care needs of the residents are met.
• Creates opportunities for individuals to make choices and to take actions that will promote the residents’ sense of self esteem and foster dignity and independence of thought.
• Leads and reviews the infection Control Manual, pandemic plan and ensures that employees are aware of outbreak procedures, cleaning and disinfection practices, routine and specific disease precautions to minimize the opportunity for the spread of infections.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to prepare a nursing budget and administers the approved budget. Assist with the monitoring of the nursing budget on a monthly basis and explains any significant deviations.