Job Description

Unionville Home Society (UHS)

Location:

4300 Highway 7

Unionville, ON

L3R 1L8

Nurse Manager (RN)

Schedule:

Fixed Schedule (Nights)

Position:

Permanent Part-Time Nights

Hourly Rate:

$38.00

Start Date: ASAP

Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

About UHS

Unionville Home Society (UHS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization located in Unionville that has provided leadership in service to seniors since 1967. Unionville Home Society and its affiliate corporations operate a long-term care home, seniors' housing, a seniors' active living center, an adult day program, and geriatric outreach services. Our mission is to engage our communities through a continuum of services that enhance the experience of aging. For our staff, the UHS experience is based on our 5 pillars of connecting communities, advancing quality and innovation, caring genuinely and passionately, respecting each person, and serving with integrity and commitment.

Position

Brief Summary: The Nurse Manager is responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents. The Nurse Manager, in conjunction with the Director of Care (DOC) and the Administrator, establishes specific goals for determining work procedures and expediting work flow while ensuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures inclusive of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and the Fixing Long Term Care Act. The Nurse Manager communicates and supervises regulated and unregulated personnel to provide daily reports and other periodic reports, and for performing all the duties of a Registered Nurse, when required.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs functional duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning and to coordinate total nursing care for the residents. Assists in the development of departmental goals policies and procedures. Participates in Nursing Department staff orientation and works with the Clinical Quality Educator to ensure personnel are current with mandated training, and on-the-floor procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent, from a recognized institution Current Certificate of Competence (in good standing) with the College of Nurses of Ontario Knowledge with current legislation and regulations of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 is an asset

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years' experience at a managerial level in long term care; is an asset Current knowledge of geriatric/long term care best practice and standards, is an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Sound judgment and problem-solving skills;

Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion;

Proficiency in computers - Microsoft Office, Work, Excel and Scheduling software;

Demonstrated leadership and management skills;

Outstanding organizational skills to manage competing timetables and responsibilities;

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;

Empathetic attitude and desire to contribute towards the well being of the elderly;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills/customer focused;

Ability to work independently and with others;

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume indicating "Nurse Manager" in the subject line to:

careers@uhs.on.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however it is our practice to contact ONLY those candidates who are chosen to proceed to the interview and selection process. Unionville Home Society does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, select or assess applications for job postings.

Unionville Home Society is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. UHS provides employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Furthermore, UHS is committed to diversity and welcomes all applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our community. Please advise careers@uhs.on.ca if you require accommodation.

Land Acknowledgement:

Unionville Home Society acknowledges the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe Peoples, the Haudenosaunee Peoples and the Huron Wendat and recognizes their stewardship of the land and its resources. This territory is covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaty and according to the "one dish, one spoon" concept of environmental stewardship, all people living on this land have the responsibility to ensure that the dish will never be empty.

All of us at Unionville Home Society take pride in the rich indigenous history of the land and are committed to building a brighter, more honest, more inclusive future where Indigenous perspectives are recognized within Markham's diverse tapestry of communities.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company events Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person