Director Of Quality Risk And Management

Location: SB Cornwall , Cornwall ON

Position: Director of Quality & Risk – Permanent, Full-time

Anticipated Position Start Date: May 2023

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Quality & Risk is accountable for assisting with the management of all aspects of nursing care within the facility to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Effectively supports and oversee’ s the RAI-MDS program and staff
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
• Other duties as assigned
• Collaborates with the Director of Care and Director of Clinical Services in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Responsible to maintain quality updates throughout the home.
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety.
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Southbridge Cornwall’s interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
• Leads the QIP annual submission and progress throughout the year.
• Takes the lead in the coordination, and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care’s absence.
• Leads the quality committees of the home.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Care and Director of Clinical Services on special projects and reviews.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Registered Nurse: BScN preferred
• Knowledge of RAI MDS
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs
• Minimum of three years’ experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset
• Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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