Job Title: Director of Care Status: Full-Time-Temporary- 1 year
Department: Operations Reports to Director of Operations
Location: Templemont Gardens Hours/Week: 37.5

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Director of Care will oversee and coordinate the operational and administrative management for residents requiring care services at the Supportive Living site of Templemont Gardens in NE Calgary. The DOC will work with internal and external partners to set direction for the care and service within the facility and will participate in monitoring the operational budget and engage in site-level planning.
The Director of Care leads 1) the Delivery of safe and effective care for residents, 2) a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors, and 3) coaching and mentoring clinical staff. Further, the Director of Care collaborates with internal and external partners to set the direction for the care and service within the facility and will participate in monitoring safety and continuous quality improvement, operational budget, and site-level planning under the direction of the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year of experience in Mental Health and continuing care/supportive living is required as a registered nurse (RN), and a minimum of 5 years of RN experience in progressive managerial/director level capacity in a health care organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Specialized dementia care education or willingness to complete the certification in Gerontology.
• Demonstrated evidence of clinical knowledge and practical skills in providing care to residents and direction to staff.
• Excellent communicator, resilient, and flexible to meet the changing priorities of a dynamic team community.
• Ability to actively listen and collaboratively resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency in use of computers
• Knowledge of clinical point-of-care documentation applications (preferred).
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.