Job Description

In collaboration with the Director of Care:

To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community. To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the Nursing department. To maintain the nursing department, monitor and evaluate all clinical programs to ensure they comply with legislative and professional standards. To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the home. To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote or performance manage care staff. Develop, review and update job routines of all clinical staff. Provide ongoing support and leadership to clinical leads and all other clinical staff. To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment. To ensure the availability and maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and equipment to meet the departmental needs. To discuss and collaborate with the Director of Care on issues relating to Infection Control and co-ordinate associated monitoring activities within the home. To assume responsibilities of the Director of Care as required in their absence. To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it.

Time Type:

Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.


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