Clinical Manager - Full-Time - Pioneer Ridge

at  City of Thunder Bay

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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, and as a member of Pioneer Ridge Management Team, is responsible for the effective and efficient operation and administration of Quality Nursing Services by ensuring and promoting the provision of resident-centered services to meet the needs of residents.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Nursing diploma/degree with a current unrestricted certificate of competence (registration in good standing) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; or
• Registered nurse together with a minimum of three years’ clinical experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• A background in nursing management is preferred;
• Must be able to effectively direct and motivate personnel;
• Must be at a basic skill level in word processing;
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Provides direct supervision to Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers in the Nursing Section including the recruitment, hiring, orientation, evaluation, discipline, and discharge and performance management.
• Identifies and co-ordinates the special-care needs of residents.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained with respective scope of practice for all direct reports.
• Participate in facility strategic planning to align the nursing department in response to internal and external environmental challenges.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in interpreting and achieving the Homes’ strategic plan and long term goals.
• Ensures legislated acts, regulations policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
• Acts as a clinical resource to Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses and other nursing staff.
• Supports and promotes quality improvement with a focus on continuous engagement in surveillance, auditing and best practice.
• Conducts analysis and follow up of issues related to resident care, infection control, nursing quality and risk management programs.
• Assesses and evaluates all potential clients and coordinates all admissions to the Home in the absence of the Resident Counsellor.
• Assumes the responsibility of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
• Participates in the development, administration and evaluation of policies, standards and procedures for the Section.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budget process and the management of associated costs (i.e. supplies, attendance management); reconcile nursing hours to available funding.
• Ensure all mandatory educational requirements are completed by all section staff.
• Supports and promotes nursing professional development and continuing education and monitors current research literature for the purpose of evaluating and enhancing nursing care and services.
• Acts as a contact for all staff on MDS and RAI completion in communication and/or conjunction with the RAI Coordinator and Director of Nursing.
• Acts as the primary liaison with all post-secondary institutions to facilitate co-ordination of student placements.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for the Director of Nursing based on analysis of information and data pertaining to the operation of the Nursing Section.
• Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.