Director of Care (DOC), Registered Nurse (RN), Supportive Living and Long Term Care
scott2022-07-08T13:04:21-05:00About Our Client:
We’re founded on the belief that all seniors are entitled to a rich quality of life, with the opportunity to live as independently as possible, and we’re looking for the very best to join us. If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion.
Top talent, high standards
With 3,100+ employees across Canada, our team includes some of the best in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your full education and experience and rise to your full potential.
A difference you can measure
We’re about improving the lives of those around us and making a difference, every day. You’ll build lasting relationships with team members and residents, learn their unique stories, and many will even feel like family.
Appreciation through and through
We don’t just employ our people — we celebrate them, we support them, and we recognize them for their amazing commitment to providing quality care and service. Your wow moments won’t go unnoticed.
Position Overview:
The Director of Care (DOC) is responsible to the Vice President Care Services for management of the Resident Care Services within the facility. He/She ensures the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the overall operation of the Care Services in accordance with current regional and provincial health service standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation.
As Director of Care, this role works within their practice statement, competencies and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation and governing professional organizations to ensure that the highest standard of resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.
This role promotes an environment that demonstrates our guiding principles of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity. As a Registered Nurse (RN), the DOC is responsible and accountable to the public for her/his own standard of practice, under the regulation of the professional body.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, delegate and evaluate all aspects of the provision of facility care services to the residents within the Provincial Continuing Care Health Service Standards
- Accountable for leadership that ensures and sustains an atmosphere of safe, quality resident and family centered care
- Collaborates with the General Manager to ensure quality of Food Services, Facility Management and Hospitality
- Responsible for the efficient operations and the ongoing performance management of the care team
- Monitors and analyzes department safety and implementation of injury prevention measures
- Adheres to the facility operational plan and annual budget
- Accountable for the planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, quality resident care and services
- Participates in care and safety audit processes, preparation and completes action plans
Qualifications:
- Nursing degree with current active registration with CARNA
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in
