Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Nurse Practitioner

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Niagara Falls, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing as well as a Nurse Practitioner educational program that has been approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario Council, and a current registration in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Over 10 years of progressive nursing experience with the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Teams, and Excel.
Demonstrated understanding of, and compliance with, legislative knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, collective agreements and other applicable legislation as required.
Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in nursing and resident care.
Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to change focus rapidly based on new and/or urgent priorities.
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in palliative care and/or gerontology would be an asset.
Previous experience working with seniors and/or in unionized long term care environments would be preferred.
Previous supervisory, budgeting, union, and/or program planning experience would be an asset.
Knowledge of Point Click Care and/or RAI/MDS would be an asset.

Responsibilities

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
Attend meetings with provincial Health Care Services and interdisciplinary team.
Work collaboratively with provincial Health Care Services case managers, physicians, and pharmacy.
Participate in family conferences and related meetings.