Director Of Care

Extendicare

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Competitive compensation; base salary based on ski...
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 in a long-term care setting

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice in a long-term care setting.
  • Candidates will take the lead in coordinating best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care such as falls, restraint use, and wound management.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a compassionate, mission-driven team.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Competitive compensation; Base salary 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
  • Quality improvement implementation
  • Risk management systems
  • High Intensity Needs program

Nice-to-have

  • Previous management experience
  • BScN degree
  • Palliative care participation
  • Adult education principles
  • 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
  • Knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents
  • Work one weekend per month

Work Rights

Not specified

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