Job Description Director of Care – Full time - Extendicare Kirkland Lake The Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the home to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care. Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities. Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required; At least three years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts preferred Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education Effective human relation skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. # ExtendicareOntarioNorthNurse Time Type: Full time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
