Director of Care - Full Time - Kirkland Lake

Job Description

Director of Care – Full time - Extendicare Kirkland Lake

The Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the home to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care.
• Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
• Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required;
• At least three years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education
• Effective human relation skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Time Type:

Full time