Assistant Director of Care

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare Eaux Claires interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas, mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as may be assigned
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care’s absence.
• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home.
• To oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staffs, caregivers, volunteers, and residents.
• To audit IPAC practices in the home and maintain continuous quality improvement plan.
• To conduct regular infectious disease surveillance.
• To convene and participate with the outbreak team at the onset of an outbreak.
• Review daily and monthly screening and conduct IPAC meetings.
• Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
• To facilitate RAI-MDS and application training, provide ongoing leadership and mentoring assisting with knowledge application to support data accuracy and proficiency of all users.
• Implement processes that support identifying gaps/discrepancies and provide ongoing education to reinforce knowledge, promote capacity and enhance staff competency.
• Generate RAI-MDS output reports and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitate their use in clinical and operational decision-making.
• Monitor RAI-MDS assessments, resident assessment protocol/ clinical assessment protocols and care plan reviews for completion in accordance with required timelines and auditing the quality indicators documentation.

Core competencies:

• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to de liver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieving superior business results.
• Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
• Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind delivering the highest possible quality of care, service, and choices.
• Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency, and quality.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse: BScN preferred or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Registration with College of Nurses of Alberta/ College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset
• Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
• Knowledge of RAI MDS, experience in Point click care system and point of care is an asset.
• Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents

Time Type:

Full time

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.