Job Description

Location: Thunder Bay

Position: Associate Director of Care, 75 hours bi-weekly

Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time position of Associate Director of Care (ADOC) at Southbridge Pinewood; a 128-bed accredited long term care home located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the ADOC is accountable for assisting with the management of all aspects of nursing care within the facility to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.

Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e., falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)

Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies

Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program

Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Southbridge Pinewood's interdisciplinary team approach to resident care

Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program

Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care

Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel

Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as may be assigned

Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care's absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Registered Nurse: BScN preferred

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset

Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement

Knowledge of RAI MDS

Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills

Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care, and assessment programs

Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing, and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care, and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.