Job Details: Director of Care

Description: Long Term Care Director of Care
Responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, co-ordinates and supervises the overall nursing program for residents within the facility.
• Co-ordinates and promotes the interdisciplinary approach within the facility through the Nursing, Dietary, Activation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments.
• Review all resident applications for admission to determine appropriate level of care. Assists with processing of admission and discharge papers.
• Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics. Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medication by all registered staff.
• Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident.
• Participates in Care Conferences as appropriate, meets with residents' family to resolve problems/ concerns/complaints.
• Assists the Administrator by collaborating with the Medical Advisor to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations.
• Hires, orients, schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the disciplinary process in conjunction with Administrator.
• Assists the Administrator in ensuring staff are knowledgeable about Resident Bill of Rights and Health and Safety Standards. Monitors and reviews resident care staff compliance with all facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
• Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations, i.e. Nursing Home Act, Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, WSIB/WSBC, College of Nurses Standards, Regulated Health Profession Act., and other applicable Provincial/National legislation.
• Assists the Administrator with budget preparation and implementation for the Nursing Department.
• Participates in the review process by regulatory bodies including Compliance Advisors. Investigates complaints.
• Co-ordinates and monitors the Infection Control Program for the Nursing Department.
• Assumes administrative duties as required in the Administrator's absence.

Qualifications:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial license body is required as well as the successful completion of Nursing Unit Administrator Program, BSCN or equivalent and a program in Gerontology or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years relevant experience in organizational management and/or long-term care. Current C.P.R. designation required.
• Professional competencies related to communication, life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Karen Webster, Executive Director
karenwebster@cplodges.com
Telephone: 905-303-3565

Posting Date: Apr 10 08