Director of Care-Clinical (Registered Nurse position)

Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based clinical practices Comprehensive knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Previous managerial experience in a long-term care setting an asset Contributes to policy and program development Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills Good computer skills Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen no older than 6 months, TB results less than 6 months, evidence of flu shot, and must be able to provide three work references COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment Essential Duties are the technical skills and knowledge that an employee requires to perform their role. Below is detailed information on the required Essential Duties for your position. Provides direction to the nursing team in all aspects of resident care and takes on the role of “In Charge” in the absence of DOC – Administrative and/or Executive Director. Interprets nursing philosophy, and in collaboration with the Director of Care and nursing team establishes and implements goals and objectives. Addresses resident/family concerns and follow up necessary to resolve issue(s) Provides leadership and support to staff. Supervises and monitors registered staff and PSW performance. Maintains an active presence in resident home areas including mentoring/coaching of staff on the provision high quality resident care. Assists with the recruitment, retention and termination of nursing employees Participates in performance management system for nursing employees Adheres to human resources policies when recruiting and hiring new employees Adheres to the collective agreement when implementing human resources policies Has a good understanding of staffing patterns, and scheduling activities Counsels staff in areas of non-compliance, and inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour. Utilizes the progressive disciplinary process when disciplining employees. Demonstrates sound knowledge of the resident bill of rights and monitors residents care to ensure staffs respects residents’ rights. • Monitors supply budgets to ensure that these are being effectively managed. Holds registered staff and PSW meetings on a regular basis to introduce new programs, quality improvement initiatives, and changes in practices and policies. Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. Assists with the submission and amendments of critical incidents and follow through corrective actions. Monitors supply budgets to ensure that these are being effectively managed. Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results. Sits on Committees and co-chairs/chairs clinical programs. Assists with collecting stats, collating data, identification and analysis of trends, education and recommending changes to practices. Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory Work Environment We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness. We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities. Physical Demands A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job. It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position. Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis. Education Required Bachelors or better in Science College or better Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse Skills Required Person-centered approach Ability to Work Collaboratively Verbal Communication Computer Skills Leadership Skills Understanding of LTC Concepts & Philosophies >1 year of RN Experience in LTC >3 years of RN Supervisory Experience Preferred Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness Ability to Work Independently Infection Control Experience Positive Mindset Ability to Manage Responsive Behaviours Team Building #J-18808-Ljbffr