Assistant Director Of Care

Extendicare

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Registered nurse with cno registration
Rai mds knowledge required
Geriatric clinical issues expertise
This role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice in a long-term care setting

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice in a long-term care setting.
  • The successful candidate will manage high-intensity needs programs, oversee RAI-MDS processes, and lead best practice initiatives related to falls and wound management.
  • Extendicare offers a robust benefits package, continuous mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within their network of over 115 senior care centers.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice in a long-term care setting.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including Employee Family Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registered Nurse with CNO registration
  • RAI MDS knowledge required
  • Geriatric clinical issues expertise
  • Infection control principles
  • Quality improvement implementation
  • Risk management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Previous management experience
  • BScN degree
  • Adult education principles
  • Palliative care participation
  • Ethical practice advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary team approach

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum three years' experience in long term care
  • Current knowledge of RAI MDS
  • BScN is an asset

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in Canada as per CNO registration requirement

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