Assistant Director of Care

Extendicare•Winnipeg, MB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates are invited to apply for the full time position of Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) at EXTENDICARE Tuxedo Villa, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the ADOC is accountable for assisting with the management of all aspects of nursing care within the facility to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

RPN/ LPN/ RN Registration with College of Nurses of Manitoba
Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
Knowledge of RAI MDS
Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs
Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in long term care preferred
previous management experience an asset

Responsibilities

Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems including review of RL6 information, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates, quality initiatives
Assists with education and onboarding of new employees including nurses and health care aides
Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
Leads performance conversations, assists with return to work and leaves of absence
Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program
Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare's interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program
Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel
Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as may be assigned
Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care’s absence.