Director - Senior's Care

Njoyn; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Seniors Care to lead the development of a comprehensive strategy for enhancing care for older adults. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership across various seniors care services, focusing on improving care coordination and patient outcomes. By implementing evidence-based care models and optimizing resources, the Director will ensure seamless transitions between hospital and community services, ultimately fostering a culture of compassionate and high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership roles within healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of senior care services and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a Seniors Care Strategy.
• Enhance care coordination and integration of senior care programs.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Care Coordination

Evidence-based Care Models

Resource Optimization

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Vice-President, Quality, Professional Practice, Patient Experience & Chief Nursing Executive, the newly created role of Director, Seniors Care will play a pivotal role in leading the development of a Seniors Care Strategy to foster a culture of compassionate and high-quality care for older adults throughout their journey across Southlake Health and beyond.

This will involve strategic leadership for a number of seniors care services, such as the ACE, TCU, RCU-MCC, RCU units, the Behavior Support Team and Inpatient Geriatric Consults to ensure integrated care delivery.

The Director of Seniors Care will lead the charge in centralizing leadership and aligning senior care programs, creating an integrated approach that enhances the overall care experience for older adults. This initiative will lead to improved care coordination, ensuring seamless transitions between hospital, post-acute, and community services, ultimately reducing readmissions and length of stay.

By implementing evidence-based care models tailored for seniors and frail patients, the goal of the Seniors Care Program is to achieve better patient outcomes. Additionally, this strategy will focus on resource optimization, minimizing unnecessary acute care utilization while maximizing the efficient use of resources across departments. By strengthening the continuum of care, we will enhance integration between the hospital and community, providing comprehensive support for seniors throughout their care journey.