Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

Location
345 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2S3
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Life insurance
Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
On-site parking
 
Full job description
STATUS: Director of Nursing Services RN. Full-Time, Permanent

The Rekai Centres is a fully accredited health care organization recognized as a trusted, experienced provider of long-term care services for over ten years. With 2 long-term care Homes across Ontario, The Rekai Centres is reinventing the notion of long-term care by creating places designed to exceed the province most modern structural standards where our elderly can live with independence, dignity, hope and happiness.

QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

Current RN certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care worked experience required in a managerial capacity.
Must have demonstrated supervisory and leadership abilities (e.g., people management, finance, labour relations and departmental coordination)
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong relationship building abilities and highly proficient planning and organizing skills.
Sound knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act 2021, Ontario Regulations 246/10.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Point Click Care and other computerized documentation systems.
Gerontological Nurse Certification (GNC) or equivalent post diploma education is considered an asset
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Executive Director of the Home

ROLE AND RESPONSBIITY

Planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring effectiveness of all operational activities within the nursing department, ensuring those activities are aligned to the home’s strategic plan, mission and values.
Promotes a resident-centered care approach that engages residents, family members and employees to provide care that meets the individual needs of our residents.
Overseeing recruitment, employee and labour relations, payroll and benefits, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people related functions within the nursing department.
Responds promptly to address concerns of residents and family members, mediates appropriate responses to those concerns and implements action plans.
Is on-call manager as per schedule. Responds to Emergency situations.
Provides financial leadership by managing and monitoring the nursing budget, nursing envelope expenditures and fiscal plan. Takes appropriate action where variances are identified to bring expenditures in line within the nursing budget.
Ensures effective and efficient procurement and supply control procedures within the nursing department.
Providing leadership and direction to ensure all nursing aspects of a Quality and Risk Management Improvement Program are carried out in alignment with the home’s strategic plan and with a focus to continuously improve nursing and resident care services.
Acts in a leadership capacity to ensure that employees within the care community foster positive customer service with all residents and families in their day-to-day work.
Participates with the interdisciplinary team and in strategic planning for the home.
Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to: Ministry Acts, regulations, policies and procedures, directives, and collective agreements.
Maintains an organized system of records management for the nursing department.
Seeks opportunities and networks to ensure a participative working relationship within Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), health service providers, CCAC/Discharge Planners and other community agencies.
Communicates with related Long-Term Care Health Agencies to promote coordination and/or planning long term care services.
Effectively builds positive relations with representatives from the Government, Unions, other Agencies and organizations as appropriate.
Ensures that all required nursing committees are properly functioning within their areas of responsibility and terms of reference. Must have knowledge of IPAC Protocols.
Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WE INVEST IN YOU:

Progressive growth opportunities
Opportunities to learn innovative clinical skills
Continuous growth and education development
Self-fulfillment through meaningful relationships with clients
A dynamic and supportive working environment
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

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