Salary – $109,262.40-$131,102.40
100% Employer Paid Health Benefits
OMERS Pension Plan
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: District Administrator
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Current registration as a general Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Nursing. Post Registered Nurse education in gerontology/gerontological, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in the provision of Long Term Care as recognized by current Long Term Care (LTC) Standards. Demonstrated effective leadership. Skilled in planning, coordinating and supervising a comprehensive nursing care program with a multidisciplinary focus. Minimum of 3 years relevant nursing management experience – preference given to those prepared in Nursing Administration as outlined in the LTC Standards Manual. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal, written & electronic), and interpersonal skills.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to the District Administrator for the provision, co-ordination, supervision an evaluation of the Nursing Program. Develops and interprets departmental philosophy, goals, objectives, plans, policies and procedures. Assesses requirements and adapts programs to the treatment and nursing care regime of Residents. Provides for adequate staffing and the continuing education of nursing personnel. Administers the budget for nursing staff and equipment, evaluates and departmental budget needs. Maintains all human resource functions for the Nursing Department. Participates in risk management activities and labour relations/negotiations.
Job Duties
Human Resource Management
- Evaluates and develops a human resource plan with consideration of the appropriate mix of professional and support staff to meet the needs of the resident population served.
- Maintains an appropriate balance between the various nursing classifications to deliver a cost effective nursing program in compliance with LTC Standards.
- Recruits, interviews and hires nursing personnel into all classifications. Conducts all interviews, performs reference checks, and maintains records on all nursing personnel in accordance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
- Develops, in conjunction with nursing administration at Pinecrest and Northwood Lodge, job specifications and job descriptions for all Nursing personnel.
- Selection, placement, promotion, transfer or termination of nursing staff in accordance with Home’s policies and procedures and work agreements/contracts.
- Ensures that all nursing staff receive regular written performance appraisals. Ensures the competency of staff by a process of identification, current certification and/or recertification for the performance of specific nursing skills.
- Ensures credentialing of staff is verified, where applicable.
- Supports and promotes staff development, continuing education of nursing staff and initiates orientation of nursing staff to nursing programs. In conjunction with the Administrator and management of Pinecrest and Northwood Lodge, develops personnel policies.
- Monitors and evaluates staff compliance with facility and nursing policies and procedures. Develops and manages all nursing schedules within LTC standards and union agreements.
- Organizes and approves all vacation, statutory holiday and leave requests as per union agreements and Homes policy.
- Participates in labour relations activities as required.
Nursing Program Delivery
- Complies with all recognized legislation and regulations pertinent to Long Term Care Standards, (e.g. Homes for the Aged Act, Health Disciplines Act, Workers Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, O.D.B. Program. Coroner’s Act).
- Knows and interprets Long Term Care Standards, Home policies and procedures.
- Develops the philosophy of nursing, the statement of purpose for nursing services and the description of nursing functions.
- Sets goals and objectives for nursing services, and standards for resident care (involving residents wherever possible).Develops and implements nursing services policies and procedures.
- In conjunction with the Administrator plans the nursing service budget.
- Manages the nursing services budget according to agency protocols.
- Conducts the nursing program to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of nursing service.
- Provides formal liaison with other clinical services, support services and external agencies.
- Ensures staff representation on committees which affect nursing services.
- Delegates clinical and supervisory responsibilities to appropriately qualified staff, according to the applicable legislation and standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Coordinates nursing services with other agency services. Participates in decision making at the senior management level.
- Participates in research activities.
- Promotes liaison, cooperation and coordination of services/programs with community agencies and other health care providers.
- Provides formal liaison with medical services, other professional services, support services and external agencies.
- Ensures information obtained by nursing staff is available to relevant members of the health care team, resident and family in a professional manner, consistent with facility policy and procedures for maintaining confidentiality of information.
- Provides opportunities for placement of students for education, and research, according to facility policies.
- Manages and coordinates the medications program maintaining records in compliance with all regulations and standards.
- Maintains inventory of drug and nursing equipment, researching and ordering all necessary supplies for the department in accordance with regulations and agency policy for purchase orders.
- Maintains and develops nursing department records.
Education, Health & Safety
- Attends meetings and educational programs as required.
- Complies with Infection control policies and procedures.
- Complies with Fire and Safety Regulations and attains proficiency in the method of sounding fire alarms, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of Residents of the Home.
- Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act to maintain a safe working environment.
- Reports accidents and/or safety concerns to Administrator immediately.
- Performs monthly workplace inspections in area of responsibility.
- Encourages the practice and adherence to safety standards in the workplace.
- Ensures staff has necessary health and safety training and equipment.
Other
- Performs secretarial and clerical functions as required (typing own minutes, procedures, documents, correspondence, etc.).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Administrator.