Director of Care - Retirement

Revera Inc. is currently seeking a: Director of Care Job Type: Full-Time Hours: Days Location: Various Locations across Canada Date Posted: April 15, 2010 ________________________________________ Qualifications • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with applicable Provincial license body is required as well as the successful completion of Nursing Unit Administrator Program BScN or equivalent, and a program in Gerontology or equivalent. • A minimum of three years relevant experience in organizational management and/or long-term care. Current C.P.R. designation required. • Professional competencies related to communication, life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness. • Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset. Key Responsibilities • Plans, directs, co-ordinates and supervises the overall nursing program for residents within the facility. • Co-ordinates and promotes the interdisciplinary approach within the facility through the Nursing, Dietary, Activation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments. • Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics. Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medication by all staff. • Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident. • Participates in Care Conferences as appropriate, meets with residents’ family to resolve problems/concerns/complaints. • Assists the Executive Director by collaborating with the House Physician to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations. • Hires, orients, schedules, supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the disciplinary process in conjunction with Executive Director. • Monitors and reviews resident care staff compliance with all facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices. • Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations, i.e. Nursing Home Act, Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, WSIB/WSBC, College of Nurses Standards, Regulated Health Profession Act, and other applicable Provincial/National legislation. • Assists the Executive Director with budget preparation and implementation for the Nursing Department. • Investigates complaints. • Co-ordinates and monitors the Infections Control Program for the Nursing Department. • Assumes administrative duties as required in the Executive Director’s absence. Please forward your resume, quoting Job Title and Salary Expectations to: Sabina Di Nino, Recruitment Specialist RETJobs@reveraliving.com For further information on this and other opportunities, please visit our website. www.reveraliving.com We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Revera.