Assistant Director of Care

Job Description

Role Title: Assistant Director of Care

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care in collaboration with the Director of Care, is responsible for developing the philosophy of nursing, statement of purpose for nursing services, goals and objectives, policies and procedures and the description of nursing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Care:
• To collaborate with the Executive Director to select, orient and monitor the performance

of departmental and program managers;

• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care services;
• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external

community;

• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the Nursing

department;

• To maintain the nursing department in accordance with legislative and professional

standards;

• To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related

disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the

home;

• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote or terminate care staff;
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective and efficient work environment;
• To ensure the availability and maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and

equipment to meet the departmental needs in a fiscally responsible manner;

• To discuss and collaborate with the Director of Care on issues relating to Infection

Control and co-ordinate associated monitoring activities within the home;

• To assume responsibilities of the Director of Care as required in their absence;
• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to

promote it;

• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are

promoted;

• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to

ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;

• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long -term

care sector

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial

or supervisory capacity in a health care setting

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is

required

• Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred
• Current CPR designation is required
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations and health

environment awareness

• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check

(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to

reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and

recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the

lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our

home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the he alth

care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified

and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care

and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and se rvices in Canada.

Full time