Director of Care - Administrative Registered Nurse

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Director of Care – Administrative reports to the Executive Director and provides leadership to the resident care team in all aspects of care within established legislative and professional standards. Effectively manages human, material, and fiscal resources.

In collaboration with the resident care team develops resident focused programs, policies and procedures. Monitors the quality of care and services delivered to residents through effective quality improvement activities. Promotes a safe and secure environment for all residents.

Wage Rate: The starting annual salary is $110,000

Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy

• Provides direction to the nursing team in all aspects of resident care and takes on the role of “In Charge” in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Manages all aspects of human resources relating to the Nursing Department
• Maintains Legislative Compliance with all appropriate legislation;
  Ministry of Long-Term Care, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act., Labour Relations Act, etc.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the resident bill of rights and monitors to ensure rights of residents are always respected and promoted
• Develops policies and procedures consistent with resident care practices, College of Nurses of Ontario, Ministry of Long-Term Care, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22 and other applicable legislation
• Responsible for nursing budget and monthly variance reporting, along with overseeing all ordering for supplies within the Home,
• Provides a cheerful and energetic environment for the nursing team that supports growth and development,
• Demonstrates within the team a relaxed manner and a skill in ‘going with the flow’ emphasizing people’s individual needs and not tasks and routines whilst ensuring work requirements are met,
• 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 employee and resident incident reports, monthly indicators, Public Health Inspections, Ministry of Labour inspections, Accreditation reports, etc.,
• Inspires others to be motivated and work with a passion, and empower employees,
• Ensures the nursing team works in a safe workplace environment through the implementation of safe work practices and service guidelines,
• Review and investigate complaints and participate in inspections; submit critical incidents to the Ministry of Long-Term Care and take the appropriate corrective actions as needed.
• Required to participate in an on-call rotation and respond, as required.
• Accountable to ensure all clinical programs are in place and evaluated as per legislate requirements (e.g., Falls Prevention, Skin Care and Wound Management, Continence Care and Bowel Management, Palliative Care and Pain Management, etc.) to meet the needs of residents
• Monitors nursing employees work performance, addresses non-compliance concerns following progressive discipline in accordance with Home policies and procedures; and union collective agreements.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of records including resident health records, personnel records etc.,
• Delegates…