Assistant Director of Care, Job offer in St. Catharines, Ontario

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current CNO registration
• Nursing Unit Leadership Certificate preferred
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience preferably in LTC 
• Minimum 1 year management experience in the LTC field
• Police background clearance for vulnerable persons sector

Skills

• Strong leadership, team building  & analytical skills
• Exceptional communication, documentation and people skills
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with  RAI-MDS 
• Understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors

Areas of Responsibility

• Oversee the delivery of resident care including infection control and staff education and orientation.
• Contribute to the quality management program for the nursing department ensuring required outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure standards of resident care and services are consistently achieved.
• Ensure all MOHLTC requirements are met.
• Assume the Director of Care duties in the absence of the Director.
• Assist with the development and management of the nursing department budget.
• Contribute to a home environment for residents that ensures the values of Primacare Living Solutions are maintained and upheld.