Director Of Care Jobs

This position is based at our AgeCare Riverview site. At AgeCare, long term care is all about helping our residents live life to the fullest extent possible by supporting their health and well-being. We care passionately about providing excellent care and service to all those we serve. We nurture friendships, offer security and peace of mind, and create vibrant, rewarding communities. We believe we work in our residents' homes, and strive every day to help them feel comfortable through our person-centered approach. Long term care is a special place to work and for many of us -a calling.

The Opportunity

Join us as a Director of Care at AgeCare Riverview to oversee and manage the nursing program at one of our vibrant Long Term Care communities. As an expert clinician, you are able to strategically guide and support a team of talented healthcare professionals who have a strong desire for delivering exceptional care. As a specialist in your field you have the ability to manage multiple priorities and the complex care needs of residents.

In this role you will be focused on:

• Providing leadership, coaching and support to the nursing staff
• Achieving regulatory compliance in relation to health care records and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics
• Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Meeting or exceeding department annual budget
• Meeting or surpassing all quality indicators for residents in accordance with company and Ministry guidelines

What You Will Do:

Collaborate - Work with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to customize care plans

Manage - Available funding and a team of nursing staff to ensure high quality compassionate care to our residents

Comply - with required company policies, Provincial regulations and applicable legislation

Lend a Helping Hand - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the team as required

Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of clinical staff to deliver care in a unionized environment

Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank

What You Bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required as well as the successful completion of Nursing Unit Administrator Program
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Current C.P.R. designation is required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Values of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting

What We Offer:

• Benefit Package
• Technology to help you do your job better
• Vision to support Person Centered Care
• Better work life balance
• Support from your Regional and National Team

What are you waiting for?

Join us in celebrating the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!