Assistant Director of Care

• Engage and mobilize your team to achieve the purpose, goals, objective and key results of the organization.
• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Model the values and leadership behaviours of the organization and inspire others to do the same.

• Monitor and supervise the care provided to the persons served.
• Conduct audits and provide corrective actions based on opportunities for improvement identified in the audit to ensure highest standard of care is achieved.
• Participate in care conferences, med review and MSAC and other Quality Improvement Meetings.
• Assume the role of a nurse on the floor in the event of staffing shortage.

• Communicate with physicians and resident’s families to provide information regarding the care of residents.
• Scheduling and attendance at all care conferences and following up on all recommendations post conference.

• Hire clinical staff as needed.
• Be involved in performance management and reviews.
• In collaboration with the DOC lead monthly meetings with care staff.
• Participate in monthly Occupational Health & Safety meetings.
• Review and follow-up on internal incident reports.

• Assisting and follow up on clinical staff mandatory education while supporting best practice.
• Assist with clinical audits and Health Authority mandatory audits as directed by the DOC.

• Ensure that resident’s care plans are developed and up to date
• Review and/or submitting Reportable Incident Reports to Licensing in a timely manner and adjust care plan as needed.

• Being financially responsible when managing nursing resources.

• Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents/family and staff, through:
• Accident prevention,
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, supplies and equipment,
• Appropriate utilization of infection control procedure.
• Operates in the absence of the Director of Care with additional duties as assigned
• Fulfills clinical on call duties as needed.
• Performs all other duties as required.

• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• A degree in nursing and progressive nursing experience and education, in which leadership and administrative skills have been demonstrated.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in management/administration.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in geriatrics OR a suitable combination of education and experience.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and give verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work within electronic environments. Experience working with PCC an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Excellent time management skills.

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