Director of Care - Hamilton, Canada - Arbour Creek Care Centre

Arbour Creek Care Centre

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview
Provides leadership to the resident care team in all aspects of care within established legislative and professional standards. Effectively manages human, material, and fiscal resources.

In collaboration with the resident care team develops resident focused programs, policies and procedures. Monitors the quality of care and services delivered to residents through effective quality improvement activities. Promotes a safe and secure environment for all residents.

Essential Duties

Manages all aspects of human resources relating to the Nursing Department
Maintains Legislative Compliance with all appropriate legislation; LTCHA and Regulation 79/10, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act., Labour Relations Act, etc.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the resident bill of rights and monitors to ensure rights of residents are always respected and promoted
Develops policies and procedures consistent with resident care practices, CNO LTCHA and Regulation and other applicable legislation
Responsible for nursing budget and monthly variance reporting, along with overseeing all ordering for supplies within the Home,
Provides a cheerful and energetic environment for the nursing team that supports growth and development,
Demonstrates within the team a relaxed manner and a skill in 'going with the flow' emphasizing people's individual needs and not tasks and routines whilst ensuring work requirements are met,
Ensures all residents receive care and services according to their needs,
Monitors the quality of nursing services and administers long term strategic plans for nursing,
Implements goals and objectives to achieve the corporate vision for resident care,
Ensures risk management process is adhered to by reviewing staff and resident incident reports, monthly indicators, Public Health Inspections, Ministry of Labour inspections, Accreditation reports, etc.,
Inspires others to be motivated and work with a passion, and empower staff,
Ensures nursing team works in a safe workplace environment through the implementation of safe work practices and service guidelines,
Review and investigate complaints and participate in inspections; submit critical incidents to the Ministry of Long-Term Care and take the appropriate corrective actions as needed.
Required to participate in an oncall rotation and respond, as required.
Accountable to ensure all clinical programs are in place and evaluated as per legislate requirements (e.g., Falls Prevention, Skin and Wound Care, Continence Care, Pain Management, Palliative Care, etc.) to meet the needs of resident populations
Monitors nursing staff work performance, address noncompliance concerns following progressive discipline in accordance with Home policies and procedures; and union collective agreements.
Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of records including resident health records, personnel records etc,
Delegates clinical and managerial responsibilities as well as provides direction and leadership,
Maintains open communication at all levels,
Assists with the development of succession plans and identify employees with growth potential for development,
Providing leadership and direction to the nursing team to ensure quality and risk management activities are carried out in alignment with legislative requirements with a focus to continuously improve nursing and resident care services,
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or
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
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a RN in the long term care sector
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting. A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values,
Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as they relate to longterm care legislation,
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personcentred care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the MOHLTC and the home,
Knowledgeable of the Residents' Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights,
Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential,
Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors are required,
Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols,
Ability to deal with responsive behaviours,
Is inspirational and passionate about quality dementia care and capturing positive m