Job Description

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Advisor is in a leadership position responsible for ensuring the management staff and supervisors are supported by coordinating, advising and providing direction on Human Resource functions or related issues. The HR Advisor adheres to the philosophy of Salem Manor Nursing Home, acting within the parameters of governing legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership/Administration

- Develops, maintains and reviews responsible departmental goals and objectives, policies and procedures keeping them current.

-Provides recommendations and acts as a resource to the Administrator in areas of policy development.

- Works collaboratively with all Management Team members and supervisors providing human resources support as needed.

- Actively participates in decision making processes as a member of the Management Team or other ad hoc committees as appropriate.

- Keeps Administrator abreast of potential labour issues including trends and possible efficiency improvements.

- Represents Salem Manor at meetings and offsite committees as required.

2. Job Related Skills

Labour Relations

- Helps to foster and maintain positive relationships with the Unions and its members.

- Attends all disciplinary meetings and grievances supporting Management Team and Supervisors.

- Posts and notifies Unions of any positions available. Develops new classifications and rates of pay as required.

- In collaboration with Management Team and Supervisors, participates in staff scheduling ensuring compliance with union contracts.

- Interprets Union contracts and provides education for Management Team and Supervisors. Oversees compliance by all departments.

- Coordinates and takes the leading role in meetings for Union/Management Labour Relations and Professional Responsibility Committee. Prepares agendas and keeps minutes.

- Participates actively as a management member on the negotiating committee.

Personnel

- In collaboration with Management Team and Supervisors, coordinates and supports recruitment for all departments.

- Participates in the interview process.

- Receives and provides reference checks.

- Provides pertinent HR information for orientation of new hires.

- Oversees safeguarding personnel files including storage and retention of records according to legislation and regulations.

- Distributes all Personnel Performance Appraisals in a timely manner.

- Implements and supports HR programs such as modified work, attendance awareness, etc.

- Counsels staff as required, referring to outside agencies as appropriate.

Payroll

- In collaboration with Payroll, responsible for benefits management function and delegates processes as appropriate.

- Social Fund/ Staff Recognition (may be done by/with Administrative Assistant)

Staff Engagement

- Oversees facility needs involving the Social Fund.

- Coordinates the annual Staff Christmas Luncheon.

- Coordinates Staff Appreciation in conjunction with Nurses' Week.

- Coordinates the Annual Recognition Awards.

3. Expected Behaviours

- Demonstrates positive attitude and incorporates Salem Manor Nursing Home's Values and Mission into daily work and in the community.

- Demonstrates high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities.

- Demonstrates respect for colleagues, residents, families, and volunteers.

- Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to meet customer needs.

- Works as effective team member to achieve desired outcomes.

- Always maintains confidentiality.

- Demonstrates knowledge of and actively follows Salem Manor Nursing Home's policies and procedures.

4. Communication

- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all team members through honest, open, and clear communication including staff in decision making, collecting, and disseminating appropriate information to staff in a timely and effective manner.

- Communicates with other health care agencies and community resources to facilitate effective HR programming.

- Apprises Administrator of any potential risk management issues in a timely manner

- Models excellent customer service skills.

5. Continuing Education

- Demonstrates commitment to continuing education by attending pertinent in-services & workshops both internally and externally as appropriate; applies learning to workplace, shares knowledge with co-workers.

- Demonstrates commitment to learning new skills, methods and ideas, and to broaden experience through work on projects and committees.

- Able to identify educational needs and promote educational opportunities for responsible departmental staff.

- Provides/assists in the delivery of education in-services as requested.

6. Workplace Health and Safety

- Cooperates and participates fully in the Workplace Health and Safety Program.

- Identifies and reports hazards and incidents with the potential for injury to themselves or others to the supervisor.

- Conducts themselves in a safe manner according to approved policy and procedures.

- Participates in training and reviews, provided or recommended by the employer, and takes correction when not performing the work to acceptable standard.

- Reports work practices and locations that place residents and staff in imminent danger due to lack of training, unsafe conditions or circumstances to the supervisor who will investigate.

- Is aware of and complies with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualities & Abilities

- Leadership abilities combined with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.

- Excellent ability to prioritize, plan and implement processes with minimal supervision.

- Excellent observation skills and ability to determine urgency and reportable incidents.

- Maintains high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.

-Maintains professional appearance in dress and grooming at all time.

- Proficient at computer use and applications.

Education/Qualifications

- Successful completion of formal education in Business, Payroll, or Human Resource Management. Equivalent education/experience may be considered

- Experience, knowledge and understanding of Health Care as it pertains to staffing, functions, and labour relations an asset.

- Minimum of 3 years' recent experience in Long Term Care Home, Hospital or other Healthcare settings.

- Experience in total Human Resources Environment.

- Highlevel of composure, ability to work under pressure

Always consider residents' rights and the best interest of the Resident, continuously advocate enhancing quality of Life.

Together we create a home that enriches lives.

Celebrate life, hand in hand, heart to heart.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person