Wellness Nurse Manager - RPN

VIVA Retirement Communities; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement community provider in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Wellness Manager responsible for overseeing the Wellness department. The role includes managing operations, mentoring a team, and ensuring high-quality care for community members. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in nursing and management, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position requires flexibility in hours and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities

COVID-19 vaccination required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a RN or RPN.
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a similar environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Wellness department.
• Provide leadership and empowerment within the department.
• Participate in budgeting and manage operations within budget.
• Liaise with Community Members, families, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Infection prevention

Customer service

Team development

Education

Post-secondary nursing program

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

V!VA Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Manager for a V!VA Community. You are responsible for all aspects of the Wellness department and coordinating with community resources to ensure high-quality care for Community Members. You will mentor a team and engage with prospective Community Members, families and local referral sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Wellness department including medication distribution and administration, care package services, regular Community Member assessments and communications with families and community resources
• Role model, drive excellence and innovation in customer service throughout the Community
• Provide leadership and empowerment within the department; achieve goals and objectives; manage a team, financial and physical resources
• Participate in the Orange Dot Program by living the V!VA Values and acknowledging others
• Participate in budgeting and manage the operation of the nursing / wellness department within budget
• Select and develop Team Members and students; provide opportunities for growth and development; create an environment that will increase knowledge and skills among Team Members
• Actively participate in function of the management team including attending / leading meetings, problem-solving, department coverage and manager-on-duty responsibilities
• Liaise and consult with Community Members, families, company resources, professionals in relation to Community Member care needs and department activities
• Liaise with external community partners and agencies; including but not limited to public health, LHIN, hospitals and other service providers
• Interpret nursing philosophy and establish and implement goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead the Infection Control and Risk Management Committee and IPAC protocol implementation throughout the Community
• Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, etc. for both Community Members and Team Members in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure appropriate level of care is determined prior to admission and that necessary documentation is completed
• Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of the Wellness / nursing department to provide quality, individualized Community Member care and services
• Attend Community Members’ councils and ensure resolution of issues relating to Nursing / Wellness services
• Ensure RN, RPN and PSW accreditation for medication administration is up to date
• Role model and drive excellence in customer service throughout the Community
• Provide meaningful education and resources to Team Members, Community Members, families and prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a RN or RPN in an independent, assisted living and / or long term care setting
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a similar environment (may be concurrent with industry experience)
• Graduate of a post-secondary nursing program and maintaining good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses as a registered or registered practical nurse
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting in a leadership role with Community Members, their families and external agencies and resources
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong computer skills for job-related functions including use of Excel, Word and various job-related software programs
• Working knowledge of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010
• Experience managing and leading infection prevention and control protocols
• Ability to educate, coach and guide Team Members to provide quality care
• Ability to work flexible hours and some weekends
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Accommodations for exemptions are provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.