JOB DESCRIPTION

Section: Resident Care
Division: Long Term Care Services
Department: Community Well-Being
Initial Reporting Location: 960 Notre Dame Avenue
Job Status: Contract Position
Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Eighteen (18) Months
Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: On call rotation
Range of Pay: Group 14* - $4,365.90 to $5,135.90 bi-weekly

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Registered Nurse in possession of a current Certificate of Competence as issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and/or specialty in Gerontology from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation would be preferred.
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) or training an asset.
• PointClickCare will be considered an asset.
• Completion of a CHICA Canada Infection Control course or other courses related to infection prevention and control will be considered an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years related supervisory experience in the Acute Care or Long Term Care setting.
• Experience with electronic Resident Care Information System.
• Demonstrate experience in supervision of staff and in labour relations.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007, and related legislation and regulations, and their application to the Home.
• Best practices in accordance with CNO guidelines.
• Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

ABILITIES TO:

• Understand and meet the needs of customers.
• Build the values of the organization into programs, services and policies.
• Set and achieve high standards for the Home.
• Create enthusiasm and motivation for employees.
• Anticipate and manage the impact of change on the Home’s activities.
• Manage the financial, human and physical resources of the Home in a collaborative manner.
• Manage conflict; mediate disputes; assist in reaching consensus.
• Respond quickly to emerging opportunities or risks.
• Provide a stabilizing influence within the Home.
• Demonstrate and proven ability related to microcomputer software and administrative systems, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet applications, presentations, file maintenance.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written and presentations skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide, at own cost, a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Provide, at own cost, a Two-step Mantoux Test (TB).
• Provide, at own cost, N95 Mask Fit.
  Competencies: Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Supervisory)

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