Director of Health Care Services

GEM Health Care Group; Amherst; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Director of Care. The ideal candidate will coordinate health services, ensuring quality care for residents. Responsibilities include managing nursing and therapy disciplines, supporting staff development, and reviewing risk management. A Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of management experience in long-term care is required. Benefits include dental care, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure department policies complement nursing and dietary plans.
• Assist in negotiations of Collective Agreements and union procedures.
• Participate in recruitment and orientation for staff positions.
• Maintain inventory control for provisions and medical supplies.
• Encourage staff learning and self-development.
• Review risk management issues related to health care services.
• Develop community partnerships for evolving healthcare services.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial management

Organizational skills

Leadership and coaching

Technical skills

Education

Registered Nurse in Nova Scotia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation platforms

Job description

Overview

GEM Health Care Group has been operating in Atlantic Canada since 1979 in the Seniors' Healthcare sector. We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and our team continues to grow. The Director of Care (DOC) is responsible for the coordination of all health services at the facility to ensure that all aspects of resident health are developed, planned, implemented, evaluated and are consistent with the mission and values of GEM Health Care Group. As the leader of the Health Care Services Department, the DOC oversees the disciplines of nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other senior management to ensure that the policies and procedures of each department in the facility complement nursing requirements, dietary plans and recreation plans
• Assist in the negotiation of Collective Agreements as well as other union procedures when required
• Participate in the recruitment and orientation process for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, nursing staff and administrative staff positions
• Maintain an inventory control system to ensure that all provisions, drug and medical supplies, and materials are adequately accounted for to ensure their proper care and use
• Encourage staff learning, research and self development to not only motivate staff but to benefit the facility residents
• Participate in the review of all risk management issues as they relate to health care services, such as incident reports review and medication errors
• Develop partnerships and linkages with the community to ensure that the facility is planning services to meet the changing needs of an aging population

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Registered Nurse in the Province of Nova Scotia
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a long term care setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Strong computer literacy and technical skills, more specifically Microsoft and electronic documentation platforms
• Flexible leadership style and coaching skills to support and empower staff

About GEM Health Care Group

GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979. We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.

Other Information

Benefits : Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking, Paid time off, RRSP match, Vision care