Health & Wellness Manager

Cogir Senior Living•Oakville, ON

3d•CA$75,000 - CA$79,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a driven and passionate clinical leader for the role of Health and Wellness Manager. This position involves overseeing and managing the clinical program for senior living residences. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, compassion for delivering exceptional care, and a commitment to resident and employee safety and well-being. Responsibilities include hiring and training clinical staff, delivering best-in-class care, collaborating with the Executive Director and regional teams, cultivating relationships with residents, families, and staff, participating in care conferences, conducting resident assessments, and developing service plans. The role also requires diligent adherence to all relevant organizational, provincial, and federal acts and regulations to ensure legal and ethical compliance.

Requirements

Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body with competency to perform skills within their scope of practice.
Minimum of five (5) years relevant clinical experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience, preferably in a retirement residence.
Experience managing a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment.
Experience in mentoring, training, and developing nursing staff.
Experience recruiting and building a strong team.
A good understanding of budgets and financials.
Up to date knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial legislation.
Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.
Clinical competence.
Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios.
Strong people leadership skills.
Effective communication skills both oral and written.
Effective emotional support.
Empathy and compassion.
Attention to detail.
Time management.
Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations.
A team player, collaborative.
Technical proficiency with better than average computer skills.
Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
Advocate for residents rights and needs.
Keen on continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retirement residence.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing the clinical program.
Ensuring resident and employee safety and well-being.
Hiring and training clinical experts.
Delivering best-in-class care to residents.
Working closely with the Executive Director, regional clinical team, and departmental managers.
Cultivating strong relationships with residents, family members, employees, managers, and regional support teams and agencies.
Participating in care conferences.
Conducting resident assessments.
Developing service plans.
Adhering to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal acts and regulations.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package
Eligibility to our department manager bonus plan
Opportunity for annual merit increases
Comprehensive Onboarding and Training (four-week program)
Coaching and Mentoring from Regional and National teams
Dedicated Support staff and resources (administrative, operational, Legal, Finance)
Extensive Benefits Plan (comprehensive medical coverage, health benefits)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RRSP matching program
Manulife Vitality Program (opportunity to earn rewards and gift cards)
Employee Perks Program (Perkopolis - discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, gift card rewards)
Three weeks of vacation per year
Additional sick and personal days
Rewards and Recognition (service awards program, celebration stations)
Career Growth Opportunities (potential for regional and national positions)