Health and Wellness Manager

OverviewCogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.Human Focus – Creativity - ExcellenceWe’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team todayAre you a driven clinical leader looking to make an impact? Are you passionate about senior care?Our next Health and Wellness Manager is a values-driven leader with a passion for overseeing and managing the clinical program. Your strong clinical skills and compassion for delivering exceptional care will enable you to provide top-notch, individualized service to our residents. You\'ll excel at resident and employee safety and well-being, and your expertise in hiring and training superstar clinical experts will ensure a highly effective team. As a dedicated clinician, you\'ll deliver best-in-class care to our residents, living our values and inspiring your team to do the same.You will work closely with the Executive Director, regional clinical team, and departmental managers to maximize resident satisfaction, ensuring a positive living experience for our residents. Cultivating strong relationships with residents, family members, employees, managers, and regional support teams and agencies will be integral to fostering a supportive and caring community for our residents.You\'ll participate in care conferences, conduct resident assessments, and develop service plans, ensuring individualized care for each resident. You will diligently adhere to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal acts and regulations, ensuring legal and ethical compliance in all aspects of resident care.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Executive Director, regional clinical team, and departmental managers to maximize resident satisfaction and a positive living experience.Cultivate strong relationships with residents, family members, employees, managers, regional support teams and agencies to foster a supportive and caring community.Participate in care conferences, conduct resident assessments, and develop service plans to ensure individualized care for each resident.Ensure compliance with all relevant organizational, provincial and federal acts and regulations in resident care.BenefitsCompetitive Compensation Package: A competitive salary based on experience, eligibility to a department manager bonus plan, and potential for annual merit increases.Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: Four-week onboarding program to equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools to excel.Coaching and Mentoring: Guidance and mentorship from Regional and National teams to support your growth.Dedicated Support: Access to dedicated support staff and resources for administrative, operational, Legal and Finance needs.Extensive Benefits Plan: Medical coverage, health benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and RRSP matching.Manulife Vitality Program: Opportunities to earn rewards and gift cards through an active lifestyle.Employee Perks Program: Perkopolis discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping and more.Generous Time Off: Three weeks of vacation per year plus sick and personal days.Rewards and Recognition: Service awards program and celebration stations.Career Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for advancement to regional and national roles.Skills for successClinical competenceCritical thinking to assess and decide on complex care scenariosStrong people leadershipEffective oral and written communicationEmotional support, empathy and compassionAttention to detailTime managementAdaptability in unique situationsTeam player and collaborationTechnical proficiency with solid computer skillsEthical and confidential handling of informationAdvocacy for residents\' rights and needsKeen on continuous learningYour experienceRegistered as a Nurse from the applicable provincial regulatory body with competency to perform skills within scope of practice (e.g., RPN, LPN, or equivalent).Minimum of five (5) years relevant clinical experience and one (1) year of leadership experience, preferably in a retirement residence.Experience managing a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment.Experience mentoring, training, and developing nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment and ongoing education for the team.Experience recruiting and building a strong team delivering personalized clinical support, resident assessments, and care plans.A good understanding of budgets and financials to monitor department expenses while ensuring care and labour services are billed appropriately.Up-to-date knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and provincial legislation.Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. We are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr