Director of Care - Hamilton, ON

LEV Senior Living; Hamilton; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LEV Senior Living in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a permanent, full-time Director of Care to lead our nursing team and direct professional care for all residents in the home. You will supervise the wellness team, assess resident needs, and collaborate with physicians, families, and external providers to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has a registered RN in Ontario, 5+ years in nursing, 3+ years in a supervisory role, and strong infection control knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN)
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Minimum 5 years in a nursing role
• Minimum 3+ years as direct supervisor or manager
• Medication administration skills; eMar experience is an asset
• Knowledge of Point Click Care is an asset
• Experience in a retirement residence setting preferred
• Knowledge of the RHA and related legislation
• Strong customer service and leadership with a positive team culture
• Experience managing outbreaks is an asset
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Aufgaben

• Direct professional nursing care for all residents in the home.
• Lead and support the wellness team to deliver excellent resident care.
• Assess residents’ needs and plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Collaborate with management, physicians, residents, families and external providers.

Kenntnisse

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Ausbildung

RN/Registered Nurse Ontario

Tools

Point Click Care

Jobbeschreibung

The compensation range listed reflects the expected hiring range for this position. However, candidates with significant or directly related experience, specialized skills, or advanced qualifications may be considered for compensation above the posted range

Location: Hamilton, ON

Start Date: ASAP

Caroline Place Retirement Residence, Hamilton Ontariois searching for a permanent, full time Director of Care to join this dedicated, collaborative team. If you are an enthusiastic leader who has a passion for working with seniors and want to join us, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Director of Care’s primary role is directing professional nursing care for all residents in the home. You will lead and support the wellness team to provide excellent service for our residents. You will lead the assessment of all resident needs and plan, implement, and evaluate the care needs. You will work in close collaboration with our management team, attending physicians, residents, family members, and external care providers.

Hours of Work

Full Time management role with Manager on Duty weekend responsibilities once every 5 - 6 weeks, and flexibility for after hour emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a nursing role
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a direct supervisor or manager preferred.
• Medication Administration Skills essential, using eMar system an asset
• Knowledge of Point Click Care an asset
• Experience in a Retirement Residence setting preferred
• Knowledge of the RHA and other relevant legislation
• Excellent Customer Service & Leadership skills with a passion for leading a positive team environment.
• Experience with managing Outbreaks is an asset
• Strong understanding of infection control and Public Health guidelines
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle to perform the duties of this position

The Director of Care we are looking for shares our Core Competencies:

• Caring Leader who makes others and their needs the primary focus of one's actions.
• Resourceful team member who takes action when faced with potential roadblocks to success.
• Dedicated manager who takes personal responsibility with initiative and pride to achieve results.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated ability to assess the health status of a resident
• Have experience in leading a team through change
• Have experience re-establishing policies and procedures
• Have the drive to lead our nursing team with empathy and devotion.
• Have proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once

If you have a passion for working with seniors, love working as a team, and are ready to lead a team in this management role; we would love to hear from you

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.