Job Description

Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall provision of care and services for the residents and clients who reside at Mountain Lea Lodge. Responsible for ensuring proper staffing levels are maintained and oversees the staffing office. Oversees the Management Team and provides guidance and direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered care based on individual plans of care. Directly supervises Recreation Manager and Coordinator of Education and Infection Control. Collaborates with the CEO/Administrator and other Directors to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate operations of the organization in accordance with established policies, the strategic plan, and defined mission, values, goals, and objectives. Ensures that the services of physicians and appropriate other clinicians are acquired through contract and accessed to meet the needs of residents. Responsible for ensuring that legislated requirements for the home are being met and that the facility and staff meet the professional and legal standards required by the Homes for Special Care Act and the Department of Health, Monitoring and Evaluation. Ensures that programs related to risk management are established (e.g., Pharmacy Committee, Joint Occupation Health and Safety, Infection Control, etc.). Participates in relevant internal and external Committees as required. Manages the annual budget and consults with the Department of Health for Special Needs funding. Reviews and analyses monthly financial statements, addresses variances and initiates corrective action. Directs and advises on financial planning activities, renovations, repairs and capital acquisitions to the physical structures and projects in the organization. Oversees purchases and controls inventory of clinical supplies, allocating resources efficiently and monitoring usage of supplies and equipment. Participates in the collective bargaining process with two unions, NSGEU and NSNU. Maintains current knowledge of the union contracts and ensures they are being complied with. Ensures the effective functioning of the organization by overseeing the supervision of employees, including selection, continued education, assignment of tasks; performance evaluation; problem solving, as well as managing conflicts, complaints, and Union grievances. Oversees that adequate staffing is maintained in all departments and programs. Ensures that there is supervision and evaluation of students and trainees during placements. Creates a working environment that encourages positive staff morale, an interdisciplinary team approach, motivation and commitment through frequent interaction with staff. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Resident Care oversees the admission, discharge and re-admission of residents/clients in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Care, and the broader interdisciplinary team. Responsible to ensure that a high quality of life is achieved for each resident with programing offered through the organization?s recreation program. Acts on behalf of the CEO/Administrator in their absence. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $95,000.00-$100,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• licence with regulatory body (preferred)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-29