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

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