Job Description

Edith Cavell Care Centre is currently seeking a Program Manager. Qualifications: \xc2\xb7 A graduate from an approved nursing education program and in good standing with the professional association (3) three years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related experience and (2) years of formal experience in adult teaching/learning and curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. \xc2\xb7 Current practicing registration \xc2\xb7 Current CPR certification. : \xc2\xb7 Be part of the management team, and attend monthly Management meetings. \xc2\xb7 Participates in the on-going review of the governing standards and in updating policies and procedures for all departments. \xc2\xb7 Planning, coordinating or delivering training sessions for the staff in all departments and will have oversight of staff to ensure policy and practice compliance. \xc2\xb7 Coordinates and participates in facility audits. \xc2\xb7 Direct the Health and Safety Program, Infection Control Program and the Emergency Preparedness Program. \xc2\xb7 Responsible for overseeing the MDS Program; ensuring all assessments are completed in a timely fashion, representing the facility at government or AHS meetings, training and ensuring care plans updated and be responsible for submitting data to ACCIS. \xc2\xb7 Coordinates the orientation and education programs to ensure continuity of all staff development programs. \xc2\xb7 Coordinating and booking educational sessions within the facility and where appropriate in collaboration with the Director of Nursing/Administrator. \xc2\xb7 Completes the Criminal Record checks for potential employees using the computer based Backcheck. Practicing discretion and confidentially relating to results. \xc2\xb7 Stays abreast of legislation, especially labour legislation, to ensure all managers on the team are kept current and informed. This position will lead and delegate all contingency planning including leading the facility in crisis planning including labour disruptions. \xc2\xb7 Will act on the management\xe2\x80\x99s behalf and be involved in collective bargaining negotiations and grievance hearings. \xc2\xb7 Designate for the Administrator or Director of Nursing at meetings when the Administrator or Director of Nursing is not available to attend. \xc2\xb7 Assists Administrator and takes charge of the Nursing Department in the absence of the Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for applying, and all applications are held in the strictest of confidence. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care