Director of Care, Job offer in Hamilton, Ontario

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care.
Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse with Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric population.
At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required;
At least three years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required
Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education
Effective human relation skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally