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Southbridge Care Homes Director of Care- DOC - Full Time in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Home: Southbridge Lakehead
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Position: Director of Care – Permanent, Full-time
Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Thunder Bay, the city people who have travelled the world still return to and call home! Located on Lake Superior, Thunder Bay offers a taste of the wild right from your backyard, while still also offering all the comforts a city has to offer. There are numerous outdoor activities to take part in such as camping, hiking, climbing (even ice climbing!), cycling, fishing, hunting, and more! Thunder Bay and its surroundings in northern Ontario are also famed across the world of aurora sightings. There are also numerous restaurants, pubs, and shopping centers located in the city. Come to Thunder Bay and experience the wildest city in Ontario
If you have been looking to work for an organization that truly cares… look no further! Caring for others is what we do! Whether it be for a Resident, a family member, or our teammates, we are working daily to support, encourage and enhance the lives of those in our Residence.
Responsibilities
The implementation and evaluation of the nursing department initiatives and functions
Leads in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care
Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level
Maintains an active presence in mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; works with WSIB claims and return to work plans
Works on special projects, reviews, and other initiatives
Assumes responsibility for the nursing department
Qualifications
Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors
Demonstrated experience with WSIB management and other aspect of Occupational Health and Safety
Experience with falls and harm reduction strategies an asset
Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”
Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting here. 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 Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for 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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