Assistant Director Of Care

Extendicare Brampton

Brampton, ON, Canada
Not specified (assumed to be on-site given the nature of the role)
Registered nurse with cno registration
Rai mds program knowledge required
Long term care experience minimum 3 years
Extendicare Brampton is seeking an Assistant Director of Care to support nursing management in a long-term care facility, ensuring quality resident care and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care and leadership, equipped to handle various responsibilities, including quality improvement initiatives and staff mentoring

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director of Care assists the Director of Care in managing all aspects of nursing care to ensure quality resident services within legislative requirements.
  • This role requires taking the lead on best practice initiatives including falls prevention, wound management, and infection control while mentoring staff on units.
  • Successful candidates must be prepared to work afternoon/evening shifts and assume full responsibility for the nursing department when the Director of Care is absent.

Matching Summary

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Extendicare Brampton is seeking an Assistant Director of Care to support nursing management in a long-term care facility, ensuring quality resident care and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care and leadership, equipped to handle various responsibilities, including quality improvement initiatives and staff mentoring.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registered Nurse with CNO registration
  • RAI MDS program knowledge required
  • Long term care experience minimum 3 years
  • Infection control and risk management expertise
  • Geriatric clinical issues knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • BScN degree preferred
  • Previous management experience valued
  • Adult education principles knowledge
  • Quality improvement initiative leadership
  • Palliative care program participation

Key Requirements

  • CNO Registration mandatory
  • Minimum 3 years LTC experience
  • RAI MDS certification or knowledge
  • BScN degree (asset)
  • Management experience (asset)

Work Rights

Not specified

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