Director of Care - Clinical at Responsive Health Management

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Practice, Teamwork, Coaching, Quality Management, Compliance, Resident Care, Leadership, Employee Support, Recruitment, Performance Management, Disciplinary Process, Budget Monitoring, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Infection Protocols, Person-Centred Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

“How do you live in the moment?” We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Director of Care – Clinical reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the overall provision of care and services to residents, coordination of the continuous quality management program and acts as a resource and coach to employees in various clinical areas as outlined in the position summary. In conjunction with the Director of Care – Administrative, Assistant Director of Care and Staff Development Coordinator ensures compliance with legislative requirements (Ministry of LongTerm Care and College of Nurses of Ontario) and acts as a coach to the nursing employees to ensure best practices are followed. Wage Rate: The starting annual salary is $110,000. Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy. Responsibilities: * Provides direction to the nursing team in all aspects of resident care, and takes on the role of “In Charge” in the absence of Director of Care – Administrative and/or Executive Director. * Interprets nursing philosophy, and in collaboration with the Director of Care - Administrative and nursing team establishes and implements goals and objectives. * Addresses resident/family concerns and follow up necessary to resolve issue(s) * Provides leadership and support to employees. * Assists with the recruitment, retention and termination of nursing employees * Participates in the performance management system for nursing employees * Adheres to human resources policies when recruiting and hiring new employees * Adheres to the collective agreement(s) when implementing human resources policies * Has a good understanding of staffing patterns, and scheduling activities * Counsels employees in areas of non-compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour. Utilizes the progressive disciplinary process when disciplining employees * Demonstrates sound knowledge of the resident bill of rights and monitors residents' care to ensure employees respect residents’ rights. * Monitors supply budgets to ensure that these are being effectively managed. * Holds registered staff meetings for the home areas they support on a regular basis to introduce new programs, policies, quality improvements, new initiatives, changes in practices and policies * Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. * Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results. * Coordinates assigned clinical programs. * Collects stats, collates data including analysis, identification of trends, education and recommends changes to practices. * Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory Qualifications: The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows: * Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or * Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60 * Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an RN in the long-term care sector * Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting. A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values. * Or must have held a Director of Care position at a different LTCH without meeting the updated qualifications set out in the Regulation, on the condition that the person has had (3) years full-time experience in the position during the (5) years immediately before being hired at the different LTC home or the equivalent part-time experience in the position during the (7) years immediately before being hired at the different LTCH. * Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices * Comprehensive knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophies * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Policy and program development * Knowledge of LTCF/RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired. * A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values, * Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as they relate to long-term care legislation, * Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing person-centred care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the MLTC and the home, * Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights, * Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential, * Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors are required, * Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols, * Ability to deal with responsive behaviour, * Basic computer skills are a must, * Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement, * To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction. * To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk. * Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one * As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements * Two supervisory references required * Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer. * French speaking an asset What do we offer you? * Competitive wages * Employee benefits * Employee perks * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Support for personal and professional growth We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager. #IND1

Responsibilities

The Director of Care – Clinical is responsible for the overall provision of care and services to residents, coordination of the continuous quality management program, and acts as a resource and coach to clinical employees. This includes providing direction to the nursing team, addressing resident/family concerns, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.