Director of Wellness, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

How do I qualify? 

You must have: 

• Registered member in good standing with regulatory college.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of working experience in a nursing role.
• Management experience and administrative experience is required with previous experience in the gerontology field.
• Standard First Aid Certification (maintained and renewed every three years).
• Current HCP/CPR and A.E.D. certification (maintained and renewed annually).
• Hold professional membership and professional liability protection insurance.
• Be able to participate in administrative on-call rotation and be available for emergencies. 

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communicator, resilient, and flexible to meet the changing priorities of a dynamic team community.  Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire people and think “outside of the box”.– English is essential.
• Recent experience working with geriatrics, long-term care, or home services.
• Deals with others in an effective, compassionate and supportive manner.
• Respects each resident as an individual, is aware of their need for self-respect and privacy and acts as a resident advocate when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to assess the health status of resident.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive role modeling and leadership to staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Compliance with infectious disease screening as per provincial legislation and maintaining immunizations.
• Capability of working in a team environment. 

Position Vacant Until Filled