Director Of Care

Extendicare

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Competitive compensation based on skills; base sal...
Registered nurse with cno registration
Rai mds 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 geriatric residents

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing leadership and guidance to personal care staff while ensuring care meets standards of practice for geriatric residents.
  • Candidates will take the lead in coordinating best practice and risk management initiatives related to falls, restraint use, wound management, and infection control.
  • Extendicare offers a rewarding work environment with continuous mentorship, robust benefits, 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 geriatric residents.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on skills; Base salary is one component of total rewards package; Comprehensive benefits suite included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registered Nurse with CNO registration
  • RAI MDS knowledge required
  • Geriatric clinical issues expertise
  • Infection control principles
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • 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 program
  • Knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents

Work Rights

Not specified

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