Job Description Candidates are invited to apply for the Full Time permanent position of Clinical Manger of Maple Program. Extendicare Cedars Villa, a 243-bed long-term care home, located in Calgary, Alberta. Maple unit is a 39 bed unit that provides care to seniors with secured cognitive impairment. Reporting to the Director of Dementia Programs is responsible for the clinical care and services offered to the residents. Responsibilities: • Facilitates, collaborates and oversees the delivery of resident care services, ensuring the implementation and evaluation of systems and processes to meet the care needs of the residents. • Ensures that professional standards are maintained with respective scope of practice and that a collaborative decision making model is utilized. • Participates actively in the leadership of multi-site strategic planning and Continuous Quality Improvement. • Ensures positive relations with government and regulatory bodies by complying with standards and guidelines and participating in best practice initiatives. • Participates in facility fiscal management. • Participates in facility strategic planning to align the nursing department in response to internal and external environmental challenges. • Ensure that implementation of policies and procedures are aligned with facility culture, vision, mission and values. • Provide direction in accordance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Extendicare policy. • Provide leadership and support on RAI/MDS coding, auditing and data management. Qualifications: • Registered nurse at the diploma or degree level • Must have current license with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta • Experience in Long term care with Gerentological Nursing Certificate • Experience with cognitive impairment Residents • At Minimum 1 to 2 years experience as Charge nurse and/ or leadership • Previous experience with RAI 2.0, Quality Indicators and initiatives 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.
