Job Description

Description :

Our Village of Wentworth Heights, located in Hamilton, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for an MDS-RAI -REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE to join their Leadership Team in Long-Term Care as their Assistant Director of Nursing Care - RAI.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Ongoing training and personal growth opportunities
• Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Discounts at Village Services
• Team appreciation events
• Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
• Retirement Savings

As our new Assistant Director of Nursing Care you will:

• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our residents
• Assume responsibility for the monitoring and championing of quality and RAI programs within the Villages
• Work as key members of our leadership team to support our self-directed nursing and clinical team members in bringing to life clinical programs and quality outcomes that focus on flexible living and quality of life
• Support the clinical and nursing team in HR-related functions as well as clinical programs
• Provides leadership to the RAI team, acts as a member of the risk management and quality committee, oversees the management of supplies and equipment for the Village
• Track and analyze trends, drive quality assurance initiatives, and participate in Village-wide committees and working groups
• Support our neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams in understanding residents' individual needs, provide clinical leadership and guidance to colleagues and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
• Provide training and education to the clinical team, and manage inventory and supplies

Assistant Directors of Nursing Care at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care to our residents and provide specialized clinical services and expertise.

To be successful as our new Assistant Director of Clinical Care, you will:

• Hold a current registration as a Registered Nurses (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Hold current Heart Save Level of CPR
• Have three (3) years of experience leading and directing department(s) in a healthcare setting
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the Assistant Director of Nursing Care role

It would be an asset if our new Assistant Director of Nursing Care has:

• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations applicable to the long-term care sector, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and Health & Safety
• Experience in Geriatric nursing

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Skills : Connection & Belonging: Novice
Strategic Thinking: Novice
Serving Leadership: Novice
Verbal Communication: Novice
Time Management: Novice
Group Facilitating: Novice
Collaboration: Novice
Communication: Novice

Licences & certifications Registered Nurse - CNO