Director of Nursing and Personal Care

Status: Regular Full Time
Department: AJAX LTC RESIDENTIAL LONG STAY
Program: Long Term Care (Lakeridge Gardens)
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Ajax, ON - Long Term Care
File Number: 2500002886

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Health System Executive, Clinical, and in close collaboration with the Director, Operations, LTC (Administrator) the Director of Care will lead and manage all aspects of the care-related services at the Lakeridge Gardens, 320-bed long term care home built on the Ajax-Pickering hospital site.

Having opened to residents in early 2022, this home is part of the government's plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region. This state-of-the-art long-term care home sets a new bar for seniors' care, with dining and outdoor space on every floor, a large courtyard, specialized care units and other important innovative features like an adjoining dialysis unit.

Just as Lakeridge Health is a beacon in the Durham community, this new long-term care home will be integral to managing and delivering on the needs and expectations of seniors in the Durham community and Ontario.

The Director of Care is responsible for:

• The effective leadership and management of the care service in a long-term care home to ensure the efficient utilization of human, physical, and financial resources to meet or exceed the quality care standards approved for the service;

• Actively participating in strategic planning activities by planning, implementing, prioritizing and evaluating nursing department goals and objectives, while ensuring alignment with the home's operational plan and divisional strategic plan;

• Directing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of resident plans, care approaches, treatment modalities, application of best practice, research-based evidence in care delivery systems through the automated resident planning system (RAI-MDS);

• Overseeing drug administration and the secure and safe storage of medications including narcotics and controlled drugs as per applicable legislation and regulations;

• Monitoring the performance of the individual resident home areas and implements procedural and operational changes as required to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness of nursing and personal care;

• Reviewing and revising the department's staffing plan on a quarterly basis using Canadian Institute Health Information (CIHI) data while focusing on resident acuity, work life balance, and adherence to the various Collective Agreements;

• Ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Long Term Care (MLTC) Homes Act and Regulations, which includes monitoring quality and risk indicators within the home and liaising with the Ministry in regards to inspections and action plans;

• Developing and revising divisional nursing and support policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with best practice research, CNO and RHPA Standards and all other applicable legislative changes/requirements and to support an integrated quality improvement system in nursing service;

• Assisting with the development and management of the Nursing budget by determining capital and equipment needs, overseeing the ordering, monitoring and distribution of medical/nursing supplies and evaluate inventory control systems to ensure proper management of financial resources

• Managing the human resources within the home by overseeing and/or participating in recruitment, selection, coaching, training and performance management;

• Guiding and supporting the Care Management Teams in matters relating to progressive discipline, labour relations and grievances

• Acting as a Change Management Agent by advocating for change within the home and fostering an environment that is person-centered, proactive and open to new ideas;

• Effectively communicating with nursing staff, as well as the interdisciplinary team, families, residents and professional colleagues

• Chairing and participating in various internal and external committees, meetings and programs

• Providing overall direction and oversight to the Infection Prevention and Control Program.

• The Director of Care is an on-site role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BScN (Master's Degree in Nursing and/or equivalent strongly preferred);

• Current certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse the College of Nurses of Ontario;

• Progressive management experience in healthcare, with a minimum of three years' Director of Care experience or equivalent (5 or more years' experience preferred) in long term care or similar environment,

• Extensive knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care Act, Standards and Best Practices of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Regulated Health Professionals Act, Substitute Decisions and Consent to Treatment Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and all other relevant legislation;

• Knowledge of Pharmacy Standards, Health Quality Ontario, Canadian Institute for Health Information, Accreditation Canada, Labour Relations Act, Collective Agreements, WSIB;

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including electronic healthcare Record (eHCR)

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;

• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and team work;

• Strong leadership skills with superior coaching, mentoring and team building abilities;

• Highly developed interpersonal, public, labour and human relation skills to build and maintain effective relations and partnerships with all stakeholders;

• Strategic planning and change management experience;

• Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in an environment with high expectations and frequent and competing deadlines;

• Ability to travel between sites if required;

• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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