Director of Care
Extendicare
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
This position is for our Director of Care at UHNs Lakeside, located in Toronto managed by Extendicare Assist.
Responsibilities
Full time
This position is for our Director of Care at UHNs Lakeside, located in Toronto managed by Extendicare Assist.
Responsibilities
- Accountable to the Executive Director you will be oversight for the highest standard of resident care and quality of life being provided for the residents through the development and maintenance of appropriate care plans, effective supervision of the required equipment and supplies and appropriate staffing pattern, nursing services, policies and procedures.
- Promote and provide resident-centered care consistent with the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
- Ensure professional practice standards are effectively deployed, communicated, and monitored, in accordance with the standards and guidelines of all applicable legislations and organizational standards.
- Leads the implementation and monitoring of required clinical programs, i.e. Falls Prevention, Skin and Wound Care, Continence Care, Pain Management, Behavior
- Responsible for all HR business within the nursing and personal care department including recruitment, orientation, performance management, progressive discipline, etc.
- Responsible for the training, coaching, and development of improvement plans of nursing staff as needed.
- Participate in the Accreditation process, leading the standards in the care department on a regular basis ensuring that the requirements are met
- Establish positive relationships between residents, family members, staff, volunteers, and the community.
- Monitor and review the supplies, and care staffing plan maintain a balanced budget.
- Other duties as assigned
- Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competence from College of Nurses of Ontario..
- At least 1 year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector. Required
- At least 3 years of experience working as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting.
- Team player with a customer service focus who exhibits leadership, initiative, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates caring and respectful behavior with strong clinical, assessment, conflict management, communication, and organization skills.
- Proficiency in oral and written English.
- Relevant computer literacy.
- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Robust benefits package.
Full time
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