Job Description INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CARE - Extendicare St. Paul Please note that this is a 3-month contract position, with the possibility of extension. Applications are invited for the temporary fulltime position of Director of Care for our 76-bed facility Extendicare home, located in St. Paul, Alberta. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and innovative professional who is committed to providing leadership and direction for nursing and health disciplines in a manner that builds a facility culture and team that: values and promotes the highest quality care outcomes for each resident; is based on customer service and satisfaction principles and values and recognizes the professional contribution made by each member of the health care team. Reporting to the Administrator, a member of the facility Leadership Team, the Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the facility to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements. This role incorporates a lead role in educational initiatives in the facility. 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: with Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Membership with or eligibility for membership with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Previous managerial experience in long-term care as well as knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education Effective human relation and team building skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally Thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. #ExtendicareAlbertaNorthHealthCare 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.
