Regional Manager, Health & Wellness I - 12 Month Contract

Cogir Senior Living•Mississauga, ON

37d•CA$90,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Regional Manager, Health and Wellness for a 12-month contract position. This role involves collaborating with site management, regional leaders, and support office teams to make operational and clinical decisions that prioritize resident well-being. The position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of nursing and clinical programs while adhering to organizational policies and relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include developing clinical programs, policies, and training materials, training Health and Wellness Managers, facilitating regional program implementation, and providing ongoing support. The role requires frequent visits to communities within the designated region to assess operational efficiency and quality of practice programs, evaluate adherence to standards, and understand resident services operations. The Regional Manager will also participate in the development and implementation of operational materials, forms, and templates, and actively contribute to planning, leading, and coordinating strategies to elevate quality practices through needs assessments, learning tool creation, evaluation methods, and program delivery. This role is integral to fostering an environment of excellence in resident care and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Currently registered as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body.
Strong people leadership skills gained through 5 years of management experience, preferably in the retirement sector.
Strong knowledge of nursing regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial, federal and municipal legislation which influence the operation of resident care in retirement residences.
Experience developing and implementing policies and ensuring adherence.
Strong business acumen with sound knowledge of financials and budgets.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel extensively within area of responsibility.
Clinical competence
Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios
Effective communication with residents, families and healthcare teams
Effective emotional support
Empathy and compassion
Attention to detail
Time management
Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations
A team player, collaborative
Technical proficiency
Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality
Advocate for residents rights and needs
Keen on continuous learning

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in making operational and clinical decisions that prioritize the well-being of residents.
Ensure the efficient and effective functioning of nursing and clinical programs while upholding the organization's policies and relevant legislation.
Develop essential clinical programs, policies, and training materials.
Leverage subject matter expertise to train Health and Wellness Managers.
Facilitate regional implementation of programs and provide ongoing support to ensure compliance and comprehension.
Conduct frequent visits to communities within the designated region to assess the operational efficiency of policies and the quality of practice programs.
Evaluate adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Gain a holistic understanding of resident services operations.
Participate in the development and implementation of operational materials, forms, and templates tailored for resident services.
Actively participate in planning, leading, and coordinating strategies to elevate quality practices.
Conduct needs assessments, craft effective learning tools, establish robust evaluation methods, and facilitate program delivery.