DIRECTOR OF CARE

Southbridge Care Homes is currently looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Director of Care to provide leadership to the Nursing Team at our Home. This individual will ensure our residents receive quality care, a safe place to live, and ongoing, respectful communication.

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and implementation of best practices and risk management initiatives related to resident care needs and the Home.
• Maintain a system of care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation at the resident and unit program level.
• Meet budgetary goals within budget restraints.
• Effectively manage utilization of nursing supplies.
• Collaboratively work with various team members to accomplish goals.
• Present an active presence, mentor staff, and oversee the provision of quality care.
• Initiate investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety, work with WSIB claims and return-to-work plans (preferred).
• Initiate investigations, CIS’s, and follow up with staff/families to ensure risks are identified, addressed, and documented with ongoing diligence with Home/MOL as per regulations.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing department.
• Be knowledgeable concerning MOH Regulations and the FLTC Act.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long‑term care sector.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices and/or prevailing practices.
• Understanding of human resource and financial management.
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety concepts and requirements.
• Current CPR designation is required.
• All applicants must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check within six months of hire date.
• TB skin test or Chest X‑ray completed within one year of hire date.

Southbridge’s mission is to operate a best‑in‑class portfolio of care homes and retirement communities that consistently deliver excellence in care and services in an economically sustainable manner.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability‑related needs and those who need accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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