Director of Care- DOC – Full Time

Job Description:Job Description Home: Southbridge Lakehead Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Position: Director of Care – Permanent, Full-time Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Thunder Bay, the city people who have travelled the world still return to and call home! Located on Lake Superior, Thunder Bay offers a taste of the wild right from your backyard, while still also offering all the comforts a city has to offer. There are numerous outdoor activities to take part in such as camping, hiking, climbing (even ice climbing!), cycling, fishing, hunting, and more! Thunder Bay and its surroundings in northern Ontario are also famed across the world of aurora sightings. There are also numerous restaurants, pubs, and shopping centers located in the city. Come to Thunder Bay and experience the wildest city in Ontario If you have been looking to work for an organization that truly cares… look no further! Caring for others is what we do! Whether it be for a Resident, a family member, or our teammates, we are working daily to support, encourage and enhance the lives of those in our Residence. ResponsibilitiesThe implementation and evaluation of the nursing department initiatives and functionsLeads in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident careEffectively manages utilization of nursing suppliesMaintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program levelMaintains an active presence in mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident careInitiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; works with WSIB claims and return to work plansWorks on special projects, reviews, and other initiativesAssumes responsibility for the nursing department QualificationsAppropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered NurseA serving heart and a passion for caring for seniorsDemonstrated experience with WSIB management and other aspect of Occupational Health and SafetyExperience with falls and harm reduction strategies an assetPrevious similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of dutiesAbility to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgencyExcellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skillsDeveloped creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture” Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting here. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview. Powered by JazzHR N2GFVdAXmM

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