The OpportunityLocation Good Samaritan Society- Dr. Gerald Zetter CC
9649-71st Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type Temporary Full-time 1 FTE Term from May 2, 2026 -May 1, 2027 or return of Incumbent.
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Wages $81,267.59-$112,892.95
Employee Group Out of Scope
Job Closing Date Until Successful Candidate is found
Reporting to the Manager, Site and Clinical Services the Clinical Services Lead (CSL) - Long Term Care (LTC) provides leadership and direction for specific services including long term care, dementia care, and/or adult day programs. The CSL - LTC works with residents/client/families and provides oversight and direct support to ensure safe and effective resident/client care is delivered maximizing the optimal utilization of available resources. The CSL - LTC assumes a leadership role empowering their team to build and maintain a safety culture that pursues leading practices, promotes quality improvement and learning in their unit/department.
Additionally, the CSL - LTC is a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.
Educational and other Qualifications - Undergraduate degree in nursing required (i.e. BScN)
- Gerontology or healthcare administrator certificate preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Valid registration with the respective provincial licensing body
Work Experience - Minimum of three (3) years proven leadership experience in a health care environment
- Minimum of five (5) years health related experience, primarily in seniors' care, including dementia/geriatrics
- Experience leading people within in a unionized environment
- Experience in understanding health care budgets
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
- Accreditation process
- Human Resources and Labour Relations management
- Seniors' care industry including applicable contractual and legislative requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of MDS/RAI coding and auditing
- Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies, and that meets the standard of care
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, webinar, internet technology and charting platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally and support resident/client and family needs
- Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate employee, resident/client needs
- Able to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in a constant high energy environment while responding to complex priorities
- Ability to independently manage the care home/program in the absence of the Manager, Site and Clinical Services
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to occasionally work after regular hours in order to attend functions, meetings and to address urgent issues impacting the care home/program
- Capable of balancing office tasks with people responsibilities equally
- Ability to be on-call outside of regular business hours as required, willingness to participate in committees and projects
