Senior Director Of Care

Southbridge Care Homes owns and operates 26 Long-Term Care Homes and 9 Retirement Homes throughout many urban and rural areas of Ontario. Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Senior Director Of Care to deliver support and expertise to our portfolio of LTC and Retirement homes across Ontario on a temporary basis. This will involve assignments that range from days to weeks if required to support the Homes.

As a Senior Director of Care, you will be accountable for...

• The implementation and evaluation of the nursing department initiatives and functions.
• Leads in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care.
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies.
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level.
• Maintains an active presence in mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care.
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; works with WSIB claims and return to work plans.
• Assist on special projects, reviews, and other initiatives.
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department.
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• The ability to travel extensively with overnight accommodations required.
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors.
• Extensive familiarity with the FLTCA 2021 and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with WSIB management and other aspect of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience with falls and harm reduction strategies an asset.
• Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills.
• Developed creative problem solving skills to look at the “big picture”.

Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview. To know more about Southbridge culture please visit here.