Quality Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum of three years of experience in long-term care
• Proficient in RAI-MDS and computerized resident care systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other clinical software applications.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing standards, and healthcare practices, with a demonstrated commitment to providing quality resident-centered care.
• Flexibility to participate in the manager on-call rotation schedule.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• previous management or leadership experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric care, infection prevention and control, adult education principles, and quality improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Care in implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, and procedural updates within the nursing department.
• Lead the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management programs related to resident care (e.g., falls prevention, restraint reduction, wound management, infection control).
• Monitor and manage the effective utilization of nursing supplies and resources.
• Oversee the High Intensity Needs (HIN) program and ensure appropriate resident support and documentation.
• Maintain systems for resident care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation at both the resident and unit levels, maximizing staff resources and supporting Southbridge Pinewood’s interdisciplinary approach.
• Support and oversee the RAI-MDS program to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain an active, visible presence in resident home areas, mentoring staff and monitoring the provision of quality care.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develop and monitor modified work programs for nursing staff as required.
• Collaborate with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, audits, and other assigned duties.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care.