Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Nurse Practitioner

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

Position Purpose summary :

Are you motivated looking for a role with a purpose and have a desire to make a difference in your local community The Salvation Army R. H. Lawson Eventide Home is a long-term care home located in Niagara Falls Ontario. We care deeply about our residents and strive to be a transforming influence in their lives through person-centered care. With a supportive and team-oriented culture to welcome you come join a diverse and inclusive team that is making a difference every day! We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the role of Director of Clinical Services (DCS).

Accountabilities :

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is accountable to the Executive Director and is responsible for organizing directing controlling and evaluating the delivery of health care services to ensure optimal resident health and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with the Director of Care (DOC) ensures effective management of the nursing team and resources within the nursing envelope based on legislative requirements and R. H. Lawson Eventide Home standards.

The DCS is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army R. H. Lawson Eventide Home core values ensure resident safety and demonstrate customer service excellence while responsible for planning implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the residents.

Accountabilities :

• Conduct daily assessments of residents health needs ensuring that appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Plan organize direct control and evaluate the delivery of health care services for R. H. Lawson Eventide Home.
• Establish maintain and revise standards for the provision of health care services in consultation with the Director of Care and the Executive Director in alignment with Best Practice Standards.
• Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of care given to residents. Develops implements interprets and reviews standards policies and procedures of the Care Function in support of the R. H. Lawson Eventide Home mission and in accordance with existing legislative and regulatory requirements and professional standards of practice.
• Daily oversight and management of direct and indirect reports.
• Develop and implement plans for new programs and special projects and clinical initiatives.
• In coordination with the DOC plan and control departmental budget and apply for special funding initiatives.
• Represent R. H. Lawson Eventide Home at meetings with government officials the public and other organizations.
• A member of senior management team in planning implementation and evaluation of facility-wide quality improvement / risk management activities. Oversees development of reports and attends meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Provide expert clinical advice to health care supervisors and professionals.
• Provide clinical expertise and oversight to enhance resident outcomes and sustain quality of life for residents living in our care.
• Responsible for oversight and monitoring of resident hospitalization in alignment with Ontario Health Goals of the Right Care in the Right Place.
• In collaboration with the DOC exploring and implementing enhanced clinical specialized tools to support resident care and treatment in house.
• Focus of prevention of potentially avoidable Emergency Department Transfers and management of complex clinical resident cases
• Consultation and Collaboration with hospital and community partners.

External Interdisciplinary Liaison

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils : None

Internal : MU(s) leaders and staff volunteers various ad hoc Committees as assigned (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Committee).

External : provincial Health Care Services pharmacy physicians residents substitute decision makers power of attorney community members.

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

(COVID flu etc.) conditions.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications :

E ducation Qualifications and Certifications :

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Skills and Attributes :

Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to change focus rapidly based on new and / or urgent priorities.

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $94145.42 to $117681.77 with a maximum of $141218.12.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 94145 - 117681