Steeves and Rozema Nursing Homes Ltd. is currently hiring a Manager, Resident Care (DoC) for one of their Long Term Care Homes located in London, On.

Qualifications:

• Experience in geriatric nursing or post-RN education in Gerontology. Preference will be given to a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree with relevant experience
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MOH Regulations and Act
• Experience in management required - Minimum 5 years
• Extensive Knowledge of risk and quality management
• Innovative, creative, flexible and enthusiastic
• Clear understanding of Resident-Centered Care
• Exhibited Leadership ability/skills by setting a positive example, being visible, involved, accessible, and helping our staff with their professional growth.
• Extensive experience in a Unionized setting required
• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the home
• Encourages and maintains a culture that values Team Member experiences through effective training, supervision, coaching and performance management
• Proven track record in Positive Employee Relations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Human Resources process

Responsibilities:

• Understands and supports the Mission, Vision & Values of the Home
• Supports and practices CQI
• Advocates for Resident Rights
• Assists and facilitates the Resident Care Team to:

• Develop philosophy and purpose of nursing services
• Set goals and objectives for nursing department
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Set standards of resident care

• Manages nursing budget and envelope
• Develops staffing patterns to meet resident’s needs
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of nursing staff
• Ensures completion of performance appraisals of nursing staff
• Ensures communication process within department and Home is effective
• Supports orientation of staff and staff education
• Supports research and educational activities
• Co-operates and co-ordinates services with community agencies and other health care providers
• Keeps up to date with new and current trends in nursing
• Works effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member
• Recruits, develops, motivates, recognizes and holds the Nursing Team accountable to meet established objectives and needs of our residents

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exhibit a highly developed ability to actively listen, negotiate and communicate goals; share knowledge, experience and responsibility when dealing with direct reports, employees and residents
• Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in problem solving and overall management
• Forward, independent and innovative thinking
• Experienced in directing, managing, coaching and mentoring staff to motivate and bring about efficiency and creativity.

Upon request, accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process is available through the Steeves & Rozema Group’s Human Resources department for applicants with disabilities

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to Angie Heinz; Angie_Heinz@srgroup.ca