Director of Care

S&R Nursing Homes Ltd. is currently recruiting a passionate and knowledgeable Registered Nurse to the Director of Care position at their Long Term Care Home in Cambridge, ON.

Qualifications:

• Experience in geriatric nursing or post-RN education in Gerontology
• Preference will be given to a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree with relevant experience
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MOH Regulations/Legislations and Act
• Clear understanding of Resident-Centered Care
• Experience in management required - Minimum 5 years
• Extensive knowledge of risk and quality management
• Innovative, creative, flexible and enthusiastic
• Exhibited Leadership ability/skills by setting a positive example, being visible, involved, accessible, and assisting staff with their professional growth.
• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the home
• Encourages and maintains a culture that values Team Member experiences through effective training, supervision, coaching and performance management
• Proven track record in Positive Employee Relations as well as effective communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Consistently practices the Mission, Vision & Values of S&R Nursing Homes Ltd
• Positively engaged with the LTC Strategic Direction; promoting its goals & objectives & “Partners in Care” approach
• Recruits, develops, motivates, recognizes and holds the Nursing Team accountable to meet established objectives and needs of our residents
• Clearly demonstrates collaborative consensus-building skills
• Experienced in directing, managing, coaching and mentoring staff to motivate and bring about efficiency and creativity
• Supports and practices CQI
• Advocates for Residents’ Rights
• Assists and facilitates the Resident Care Team to:
  • Develop philosophy and purpose of nursing services
  • Set goals and objectives for nursing department
  • Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
  • Sets standards and accountability to ensure quality resident care

• Develops/reviews staffing patterns to meet resident’s needs
• Ensures communication processes within department and Home is effective
• Supports and assists in coordinating orientation of staff and staff education
• Coordinates services with internal/external care partners
• Is current with new and developing trends in nursing
• Works effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member and leads by values driven example
• Efficiently manages the financial nursing budget and funded envelope

Upon request, accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process is available through the Steeves & Rozema Group’s Human Resources department for applicants with disabilities.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to Mary Alice Barr; Maryalice_Barr@srgroup.ca