Director of Resident Care - Long Term Care

Mimak Care Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimak Care Corporation is seeking a Director of Resident Care in Toronto to lead a new long-term care facility. The successful candidate will manage nursing operations, promote resident-centered care, and support the development of a high-quality care environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team focused on innovative care solutions.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current certificate from College of Nurses of Ontario.
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care sector.
• 3+ years as registered nurse in a managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Ensure resident-centered care and advocate for residents' rights.
• Develop and monitor policies for nursing services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Conflict management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

BScN or business degree

Valid CPR and First Aid certificates

Job description

Director of Resident Care - Long Term Care

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Director of Resident Care - Long Term Care

Full Time

Toronto

Mimak Care is hiring on behalf of our biggest client, a leading long-term care provider, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new facility from the ground up.

Why Join Mimak Care?

At Mimak Care, we specialize in providing premium, private care within long-term care and retirement settings. We partner with some of the most innovative healthcare organizations in Ontario to elevate care standards.

By joining our team, youll step into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact on residents' lives while advancing your professional journey with purpose and recognition.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Resident Care will lead the nursing team and collaborate with the Management team of this home to start the operation:

• Work with the Administrator to prepare for the Pre-Occupancy Plan
• Prepare and Participate in the Pre-Occupancy inspection
• Select and finalize the service agreement with the nursing service providers
• Manage the day-to-day nursing services/operation upon receiving the licence issued by the Ministry of Long-Term Care

Ensure and Promote Resident-centred Care

Provision of resident-driven personal support care and services are available to meet the needs of the residents as follows:

• Promote the philosophy and practices of resident-centeredness and statement of purpose of Nursing and Personal Care Services.
• Support and provide a resident advocacy program through promotion and respect of the Residents Bill of Rights.
• Support residents in achieving quality experiences: personal, social, emotional and cultural.
• Facilitate relationship between and among residents and family members, staff, volunteers and community.
• Ensure a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, control and maintenance of personal lifestyle.
• Ensure an environment with ambiance conducive to the provision and practice of therapeutically effective resident health care, yet is unobtrusive.

Provide Leadership for Nursing and Personal Support Care

• Set annual departmental goals and objectives that are congruent with the mission of the Home and promote resident-centred care that is consistent with advances in gerontology.
• Set, monitor and improve standards of nursing and personal support care services.
• Participate in strategic planning of the Home and interdisciplinary Resident Care Team.
• Develop and ensure implementation of policies and procedures of nursing services and personal support care to meet individual resident and/or Substitute Decision Makers needs and expectations.
• Ensure required resources (human, fiscal and material) are available and quality is meeting resident care needs.
• Ensure the safety of residents through the provision and activities of Infection Prevention and Control Committee and Quality and Risk Management Committee.
• Participate as a member of Management Committee.
• Ensure representation of staff in home committees related to nursing care and services.
• Provide input to the appointment of a Medical Director and service providers.
• Collaborate with administrator, medical staff and other health care disciplines and services to meet the residents health care needs.
• Work with the Social Services Coordinator to liaise with Placement Coordination Service of the Local Health Integration Network reviewing and approving individuals appropriate for placement as part of Admission and Discharge Committee.
• Network with other long-term care facilities, community services and educational organizations in establishing good relationships and promote the professional image of the Home.
• Support and participate in the education and research programs conducted by the Home and other professional agencies.

Provide Effective Professional Nursing and Personal Care Practice

• Delegate clinical and managerial responsibilities to appropriately qualified staff according to legislation and standards of the Long-Term Care Home Act and College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Communicate and lead the interdisciplinary Resident Care Team and disperse relevant information.
• Enforce medication administration safety.

Provide Effective Human Resource Practices

• Develop a human resource and back-up plan which provides a staffing mix that is consistent with residents assessed care and safety needs.
• Establish, review, and approve revisions of qualifications, responsibilities and functions for nursing positions.
• Develop, implement and monitor nursing and personal care workers personnel policies and procedures, including position descriptions.
• Responsible for departmental recruitment process and retention of nursing personnel.
• Develop and coordinate nursing staff schedules.
• Conduct probation and annual performance appraisal of all nursing staff.
• Effectively make use of educational resources to plan, support and promote staff development program including orientation, in-service and continuing education as determined by the learning needs of nursing staff and maintenance of specific nursing skills.
• Ensure all nursing staff hold required certificate(s) and maintain validation as per legislation of the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Ensure there is a process for employee conflict resolution and progressive disciplinary actions for those with performance issues.

Promote and Ensure Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure nursing staff are provided with necessary instructions/orientation regarding measures and procedures to be taken.
• Ensure that all lost time accidents are investigated and recommendations of the Joint Health and Safety Committee are implemented.
• Arrange modified work program for nursing staff and liaise with WSIB personnel as necessary.
• Select appropriate certified nursing staff as nursing representative in Joint Health and Safety Committee in promoting workplace safety.
• Conduct planned and unplanned inspection of nursing areas, document and ensure unsafe conditions are corrected.

Provide for Effective Use of Material Resources

• Prepare and implement nursing budget plan and administer the approved budget as per policies and procedures of the Home and/or the set criteria of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as appropriate.
• Provide professional input regarding the need and use of equipment and supplies for resident care.
• Maintain efficient and effective inventory control.
• Review contracts and quality of purchased services.

Maintain an Appropriate Recording System

• Ensure that information obtained by nursing and personal care staff is available to the Resident Care Team, residents and families in a professional manner, consistent with facility policies and procedures for maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Develop, maintain and monitor resident-centred care plans and Resident Health Records are in accordance with the standards and guidelines of Long-Term Care Homes Act and the professional licensing organisation.
• Maintain nursing and personal care personnel records.

Qualification:

Reasonable efforts that will be used to ensure qualifications for the Director of Resident Care are as follows:

• Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competence from College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current membership with Gerontological Nursing Association (GNA) and Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable.
• Possession of valid CPR (Health Care Provider Level C) and First Aid certificates.
• Post-RN education in nursing administration and management; preference is BScN and/or business degree in health management particularly long-term care and further education in gerontology, geriatrics, or rehabilitation.
• At least 1 year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting.
• Team player with a customer service focus who exhibits leadership, initiative, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates caring and respectful behavior with strong clinical, assessment, conflict management, communication, and organization skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.

Why This Role Is Different

• Be part of the ground-floor leadership team of a brand-new facility
• Work with a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and person-centered care
• Make a real difference in the lives of residents and families from day one
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity for professional growth within a mission-driven organization

Apply now to lead the future of long-term care.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Mimak Care and our biggest client are committed to employment equity and accessibility. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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