Positive mindset aligned with organizational values
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse in Ontario or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices
Familiarity with long-term care concepts and philosophies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Previous managerial or floor nursing experience in long-term care is an asset
Responsibilities
Directs nursing team in resident care and nursing processes
Collaborates with Director of Care to set and implement goals
Conducts regular meetings with Registered Staff and PSWs
Models conflict resolution and assists with problem-solving
Maintains person-centered care records and audits care plans
Supervises Personal Support Workers and monitors resident activities
Addresses resident and family concerns and follows up on resolutions
Benefits
Competitive wages
Employee perks
Support for personal and professional growth
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Matching RRSP contribution
Medication training provided
Full Job Description
The Assistant Director of Care (ADOC)/ Clinical Director of Care (CDOC) reports to the Director of Care and is responsible for the overall provision of care and services to residents, coordination of the quality management program and acts as a resource and coach to team members in various clinical areas as outlined in the position summary. In conjunction with the Director of Care and Staff Educator ensures compliance with legislative requirements (MLTC, CNO and Best Prevailing Practices), and acts as a coach to the nursing team members to ensure best practices are followed.
Wage Rate: The starting salary rate is $85,000/Yearly
Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
Provides direction to the nursing team in all aspects of resident care, participates in developing/ improving the nursing processes and practices, and takes on the role of "In Charge" in the absence of Director of Care,
Interprets nursing philosophy, and in collaboration with the Director of Care and nursing team establishes and implements goals and objectives,
Holds Registered Staff and monthly PSW meetings for the home areas they are responsible for on a regular basis,
Models, listens, and assists with conflict and problem resolution,
Maintains care records that emphasize and can be measured as delivering on a daily basis a person centered approach
Monitors and supports the nursing team with development, implementation, and auditing resident plans of care.
Supervises and monitors Personal Support Workers performance and resident routines and activities,
Maintains an active presence in resident home areas including mentoring/coaching team members for provision of quality of resident care.
Addresses resident/family concerns and follow up necessary to resolve issue(s),
Provides leadership and support to team members in the RAI-MDS implementation,
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 team members in areas of non-compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour. Utilizes the progressive disciplinary process when disciplining employees,
Assists with submission/amendments of critical incident reporting system and follow through corrective action plans
Monitors supply budgets to ensure that these are being effectively managed,
Monitors agency utilization,
Follows through on areas/issues identified through the QI program,
Provides education/coaching to team members when there are changes in practices,
Conducts regular clinical chart audits to ensure compliance with documentation standards, internal policies and procedures, and legislative requirements,
Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risks,
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home,
Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results,
Conducts safety walkabouts , address concerns with health and safety work practices and ensure compliance with safe and secure environment
Sits on Committees and co-chairs/ chairs. Coordinates assigned clinical programs. Collects stats, collates data including analysis, identification of trends, education and recommends changes to practices.
Required to participate in an on-call rotation and respond, as required.
Any and all other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values
Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
Comprehensive Knowledge of evidence based clinical practices
Comprehensive Knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophies
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Previous managerial experience and/or floor nurse in a long-term care setting an asset
Contributes to Policy and program development
Good computer skills
Ability to be non-judgemental towards others
Ability to work in fast-paced environment, motivate, lead and support team members
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.
What do we offer you?
Competitive wages
Employee perks
Support for personal and professional growth
Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)
