Director Of Care

Extendicare

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Not specified; competitive compensation based on s...
Registered nurse with cno registration
Rai mds program knowledge required
Geriatric clinical issues expertise
The role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice for residents

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice for residents.
  • Candidates will take the lead in coordinating best practice and risk management initiatives related to falls, restraint use, and wound management.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within their network of over 115 senior care centers.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice for residents.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registered Nurse with CNO registration
  • RAI MDS program knowledge required
  • Geriatric clinical issues expertise
  • Infection control principles application
  • Quality improvement initiative implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Previous management experience in LTC
  • BScN degree qualification
  • Adult education principles knowledge
  • Palliative care program participation
  • Ethical practice advocacy skills

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum three years experience in long term care
  • Current knowledge of RAI MDS system
  • Knowledge of infection control principles

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in Canada (CNO registration implied)

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