Director of Care - Full Time

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. 

Director of Care  reports to the Executive Director and Provides leadership to the resident care team in all aspects of resident care within established legislative standards 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 clients through effective quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes and supports Vision Mission and Values
• Leads the nursing team in all aspects providing for Person Centered Care for our residents
• Manages all aspects of human resources relating to the Nursing Department
• Maintains Legislative Compliance with all appropriate legislation; Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22, 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, College of Nurses of Ontario, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22 and other applicable legislation
• Manages all financial matters associated with the nursing department; budgeting, resource allocation, purchasing, staffing etc.
• Reviews trends quality improvement activities and takes lead in changing practices, introducing new policies, programs, and services based on the identified trends and analysis.
• Takes Leadership for all aspects of the nursing department.
• Is accountable and responsible for all aspects of services delivered by the nursing department
• Effectively communicates with staff at all levels, residents, families, other departments and external stakeholders ensuring an interdisciplinary focus for the care and services provided
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• 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.
• Or must have held a Director of Nursing position at a different LTCH without meeting the updated qualifications set out in the Regulation, on the condition that the person has had (3) years full-time experience in the position during the (5) years immediately before being hired at the different LTC home or the equivalent part-time experience in the position during the (7) years immediately before being hired at the different LTCH.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Policy and program development
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• 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 long-term care legislation,
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing person-centred 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 behaviour,
• Basic computer skills are a must,
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement,
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required

What do we offer you? 

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.  If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.