About the role
Job Description
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 nursing department in the absence Director of Care.
- Provide advice and guidance related to clinical practices, procedures and compliance.
- Builds strong relationships with the home leadership and provides mentorship and coaching to Directors of Care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 4-7 years of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required;
- At least 4years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the province
- 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 ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability and flexibility to travel extensively throughout assigned region
- Independent self-starter who proactively seeks information from various sources
- Customer-service mindset with ability to understand, anticipate and identify customer needs
- Proven coaching and mentoring skills and enabler of learning
- Superb organization, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better
About the role
Job Description
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 nursing department in the absence Director of Care.
- Provide advice and guidance related to clinical practices, procedures and compliance.
- Builds strong relationships with the home leadership and provides mentorship and coaching to Directors of Care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 4-7 years of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required;
- At least 4years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the province
- 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 ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability and flexibility to travel extensively throughout assigned region
- Independent self-starter who proactively seeks information from various sources
- Customer-service mindset with ability to understand, anticipate and identify customer needs
- Proven coaching and mentoring skills and enabler of learning
- Superb organization, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better