Associate Manager of Health & Wellness

at  Cogir Senior Living Canada

Description
Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

HUMAN FOCUS – CREATIVITY - EXCELLENCE

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
Have you spent the last few years building your career as a nurse? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and take on a leadership role?
Our next Associate Health and Wellness Manager is the perfect role for an experienced nurse who is ready to become a leader. Under the leadership of the Health and Wellness Manager, you will have the best of both worlds – working the floor and learning to manage staff. Join us and experience the satisfaction of making a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families and take your clinical career to new heights.
The Associate Health and Wellness Manager plays a pivotal role in our retirement residences by assuming a diverse range of responsibilities that encompass both clinical leadership and administrative management. One of the key responsibilities involves supervising and guiding the daily operations of the nursing department.
The Associate Health and Wellness Manager actively participates in Care Conferences and engages with residents and their families to address issues and concerns. They also share the responsibility for recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating clinical team members, including applying the disciplinary process in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Manager and Executive Director.
They oversee and assess compliance of resident care staff with company policies, safety regulations, and proper work practices. Adhering to relevant provincial and federal acts and regulations, such as the Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, and College of Nurses Standards, is a core aspect of this role.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Clinical competence
• Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Effective emotional support
• Empathy and compassion
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations
• A team player, collaborative
• Ready to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out
• Technical proficiency
• Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality
• Advocate for residents rights and needs
• Keen on continuous learning

Your experience:

• Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body with competency to perform skills withing their scope of practice;
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant clinical experience, preferably in a retirement residence;
• Experience with developing service plans for the best quality of care to our residents;
• Up to date of knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial legislation;
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.

DON’T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT?

If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.