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Job description:

Director Of Care - Exciting Opportunity in Vancouver Island!

• Lead and supervise a dedicated care team in providing exceptional care to residents in senior living.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives in resident care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage in hands-on clinical support while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Enjoy a competitive salary of $100,000 and comprehensive benefits package incl. 4 weeks vacation and comprehensive extended health benefits.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% coverage for extended health and dental care, an Employee Assistance Program, group life insurance, and RRSP matching opportunity. We also provide opportunities for advancement and continuing education support to help you grow in your career with over 50% of our current management team grown within the organization.

Responsibilities - YOUR Role

The Director of Care will play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical operations within the facility. This leadership position requires a hands-on approach to managing care staff, ensuring high standards of nursing practices, and fostering a safe, homelike environment for residents.

• Staff recruitment and performance evaluations
• Develop quality improvement goals
• Ensure adherence to infection control practices
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Provides direct nursing care, including administration of medications and medical treatments
• Ensure all Clinical and Human Resource audits are completed

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background combined with proven leadership skills in long-term or complex care settings. You are a proactive communicator with a passion for improving resident care and developing your team.

• Graduation from a recognized Nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.
• Holds an active registration with the BCCNM as an LPN / RN.
• Three to five years of progressive leadership experience in clinical settings.
• Proficiency in Health Informatics systems (e.g. Minimum Data Set (MDS), Gold Care or Point Click Care, eMar.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required (monitoring of evening and night shift and weekends).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and are committed to ongoing education and professional development.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a positive impact in the lives of residents while supporting a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

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