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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
  • Demonstrated competencies in working with special populations with behavioural challenges, families, and other caregivers and with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must have proficient computer skills
  • Working knowledge of RAI-MDS
  • Excellent communicator with exceptional Customer Service Skills
  • Ability to work well with others in a team setting
  • Ability to analyze, good critical thinking skills
  • Effective human relation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
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