Director of Health and Wellness, Job offer in London, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers strategic plan for health & wellness, including relationships, philosophies and communications.
• Directs the implementation and review of relevant company policies, procedures and processes required to meet government legislation and industry standards.
• Ensures all residents receive care and services according to their needs and according to the Retirement Home Act and Regulation.
• Monitors the quality of nursing and wellness services using quality indicators from a variety of sources, the tools provided for in the quality assurance program
• Implements goals and objectives to achieve the corporate vision for resident care and services
• Ensures risk management process is adhered to by reviewing staff and resident incident reports, monthly indicators, Retirement Home Regulatory Authority (RHRA) compliance inspections/ reviews, Public Health Inspections, Ministry of Labour inspections, Accreditation reports, etc.
• Ensures appropriate and adequate staffing plan for the department through hiring, retention, training and assigning of department employees. This includes appropriate registration or qualifications of staff in the Health & Wellness department.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of records including resident health records, personnel records etc.
• Acts as a liaison with RHRA, other clinical services, support services, external stakeholders / agencies including research and professional associations in relation to the needs/care of residents
• Accountable for financial fiscal responsibility through diligent management of budget within identified parameters
• Assumes facility responsibility in the absence of the Executive Director

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered nurse / registered practical nurse with current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing
• At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse / registered practical nurse in Ontario retirement home industry.
• At least three years of experience working as a registered nurse / registered practical nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting; and has demonstrated leadership and communication skills.