Regional Manager, 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!
Is crafting a health and wellness program that includes physical activities, social events, and care for seniors your passion? Does coaching and mentoring others excite you? Are you a leader in the clinical field and ready to advance your career to the next level?
As our next Regional Manager, Health and Wellness, in collaboration with site management, regional leader and support office teams, you will play a pivotal role in making operational and clinical decisions that prioritize the well-being of residents. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of nursing and clinical programs while upholding the organization’s policies and relevant legislation.
Your responsibilities will encompass core areas such as developing essential clinical programs, policies, and training materials. You will leverage your subject matter expertise to train Health and Wellness Managers, facilitating regional implementation of programs and providing ongoing support to ensure compliance and comprehension. Frequent visits to communities within your designated region will be conducted to assess the operational efficiency of policies and the quality of practice programs. This will involve evaluating adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures, while also gaining a holistic understanding of resident services operations.
You’ll participate in the development and implementation of operational materials, forms, and templates tailored for resident services. In addition, your role will involve active participation in planning, leading, and coordinating strategies to elevate quality practices. This will entail conducting needs assessments, crafting effective learning tools, establishing robust evaluation methods, and facilitating program delivery.
In summary, your role as Regional Manager, Health and Wellness is integral to fostering an environment of excellence in resident care and operational effectiveness, driven by your expertise, collaboration, and dedication to upholding the organization’s standards.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Clinical competence
• Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios
• Effective communication with residents, families and healthcare teams
• Effective emotional support
• Empathy and compassion
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations
• A team player, collaborative
• 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 Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body;
• Strong people leadership skills gained through 5 years of management experience, preferably in the retirement sector;
• Strong knowledge of nursing regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial, federal and municipal legislation which influence the operation of resident care in retirement residences;
• Experience developing and implementing policies and ensuring adherence;
• Strong business acumen with sound knowledge of financials and budgets;
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel extensively within area of responsibility.

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.