Closing Date: May 29, 2023 (Applicants are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date)
Position Scope:
As a member of the Senior Management Team of Mountains and Meadows Care Group, the Director of Care is expected to play an active role in the overall management and operations of the facility, always acting as a professional role model for staff. The Director will assist the CEO and other Senior Team Members in recommending the strategic directions and goals for the organization to the Board of Directors. The Director of Resident Care is responsible for providing leadership to the care team, overseeing person centered care, seeking innovation and quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall provision of care and services for the residents and clients who reside at Mountain Lea Lodge.
Responsible for ensuring proper staffing levels are maintained and oversees the staffing office.
Oversees the Management Team and provides guidance and direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered care based on individual plans of care. Directly supervises Recreation Manager and Coordinator of Education and Infection Control.
Collaborates with the CEO/Administrator and other Directors to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate operations of the organization in accordance with established policies, the strategic plan, and defined mission, values, goals, and objectives.
Ensures that the services of physicians and appropriate other clinicians are acquired through contract and accessed to meet the needs of residents.
Responsible for ensuring that legislated requirements for the home are being met and that the facility and staff meet the professional and legal standards required by the Homes for Special Care Act and the Department of Health, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Ensures that programs related to risk management are established (e.g., Pharmacy Committee, Joint Occupation Health and Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
Participates in relevant internal and external Committees as required.
Manages the annual budget and consults with the Department of Health for Special Needs funding. Reviews and analyses monthly financial statements, addresses variances and initiates corrective action.
Directs and advises on financial planning activities, renovations, repairs and capital acquisitions to the physical structures and projects in the organization.
Oversees purchases and controls inventory of clinical supplies, allocating resources efficiently and monitoring usage of supplies and equipment.
Participates in the collective bargaining process with two unions, NSGEU and NSNU. Maintains current knowledge of the union contracts and ensures they are being complied with.
Ensures the effective functioning of the organization by overseeing the supervision of employees, including selection, continued education, assignment of tasks; performance evaluation; problem solving, as well as managing conflicts, complaints, and Union grievances. Oversees that adequate staffing is maintained in all departments and programs.
Ensures that there is supervision and evaluation of students and trainees during placements.
Creates a working environment that encourages positive staff morale, an interdisciplinary team approach, motivation and commitment through frequent interaction with staff.
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Resident Care oversees the admission, discharge and re-admission of residents/clients in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Care, and the broader interdisciplinary team.
Responsible to ensure that a high quality of life is achieved for each resident with programing offered through the organization’s recreation program.
Acts on behalf of the CEO/Administrator in their absence.
Qualifications:
Currently registered with the college of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia OR
Post-secondary degree in Health Profession(s) and a member in good standing with applicable licensing/professional bodies. Completion of leadership or comparable course or willingness to complete.
Minimum of five years of progressive nursing experience and education in which leadership, administrative and interpersonal skills have been demonstrated.
Experience with budgets and human resource management is required.
Past Long Term Care experience is an asset.
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and social.
Must have excellent conflict management skills.
Budget management and preparation is required.
Able to work with different collective agreements and in a unionized environment.
May require working outside of normal Monday to Friday daytime hours due to operational requirements. This includes taking calls from the Charge Staff or Manager on call on the weekend, attending events after hours or on the weekend, and occasionally doing a night audit.
Salary
To be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
Apply by submitting a letter of application and current resume to:
Linda Bailey
Recruiter
Mountains and Meadows Care Group
170 Church St
Bridgetown, NS
B0S 1C0
Email: lbailey@mountainsandmeadows.ca
Please quote Competition Number “MLL-2023-18” on application.
Applicants are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date ().
This is a non-union position.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
COVID-19 Considerations:
Mountains and Meadows Care Group takes the safety of its residents and staff with the utmost consideration and follows the direction of the Medical Director of Health, NS. Screening our staff, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, social distancing, as well as sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures are in place.