Director Of Care Regular Full Time Agecare Seton

The Opportunity:

The Director of Care (DOC) is responsible to the Vice President Care Services for management of the Resident Care Services within the facility. S/he ensures the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the overall operation of the Care Services in accordance with current regional and provincial health service standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation. As Director of Care, this role works within their practice statement, competencies and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation and governing professional organizations to ensure that the highest standard of resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.

This role promotes an environment that demonstrates AgeCare guiding principles of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity. As a Registered Nurse (RN), s/he is responsible and accountable to the public for her/his own standard of practice, under the regulation of the professional body.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for leadership that ensures and sustains an atmosphere of safe, quality resident and family centered care
• Performs all duties in a manner in which resident safety is the focus
• Monitors and analyzes department safety and implementation of injury prevention measures
• Responsible for the efficient operations and the ongoing performance management of the care team
• Collaborates with the General Manager to ensure quality of Food Services, Facility Management and Hospitality
• Participates in care and safety audit processes, preparation and completes action plans
• Adheres to the AgeCare facility operational plan and annual budget
• Plan, coordinate, delegate and evaluate all aspects of the provision of facility care services to the residents within the Provincial Continuing Care Health Service Standards
• Accountable for the planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, quality resident care & services

Qualifications:

• Nursing degree with current active registration with CARNA
• Experience in caring for clients with Dementia
• Capable of working autonomously, independently, and interdependently
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a leadership role with demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, clinical judgement and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, organized and creative in developing new and innovative approaches to continuing care
• Knowledgeable about current nursing and medical practices and procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines and standards as they relate to Long Term Care and Supportive Living environments

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