Assistant Director of Care

ualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO.
• Proven organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement, good observation skills, and empathy.
• Demonstrated ability to assume a supervisory role.
• Must have a satisfactory performance record.
• Long-Term Care experience preferred.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e., falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies.
• Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program.
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to interdisciplinary team approach to resident care.
• Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care.
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned.
• Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department.
• Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization
• Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals
• Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies
• Actively participates in the palliative care program, goals of care and advanced care planning.
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC.
• Successful candidate will be required to work one weekend/month.

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.

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