Assistant Director of Care

Extendicare


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

  • ualifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO.
  • Proven organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Sound judgement, good observation skills, and empathy.
  • Demonstrated ability to assume a supervisory role.
  • Must have a satisfactory performance record.
  • Long-Term Care experience preferred.
  • What you’ll be doing:
  • Assist the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
  • Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e., falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
  • Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies.
  • Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program.
  • Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to interdisciplinary team approach to resident care.
  • Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
  • Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care.
  • Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel.
  • Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned.
  • Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department.
  • Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization
  • Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals
  • Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies
  • Actively participates in the palliative care program, goals of care and advanced care planning.
  • Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC.
  • Successful candidate will be required to work one weekend/month.
  • Time Type:
  • Full time
  • When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
  • If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
  • Extendicare and affiliated organizations, including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Time Type

Full time

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