POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $115, 461 to $144, 325 annually
Why should I join Bruyère Health?
At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.
About Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care
Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care is a 198 bed Long-Term Care (LTC) home with convalescent care, peritoneal dialysis and respite programs situated in a quiet residential neighborhood on a picturesque setting on the edge of the Ottawa river. We are a designated francophone organization and are proud to serve clients in both official languages. We value our employees and their professional development. Employees can participate in training the next generation of students as preceptors and teachers within our Living Classroom, and participate in committees, research and innovation projects, dedicated to continuous improvement. Our systems are fully automated, and documentation is done through PointClickCare and PointOfCare. Working within our LTC programs at Bruyère Health offers you the chance to work for a large not-for-profit corporation within a compassionate and tight-knit community. It is an opportunity to get to know teammates, residents and families, build long-lasting relationships and to have a rewarding career caring for vulnerable residents who need and deserve your care.
What is in it for me?
- Competitive benefits program
- Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
- Wellness program and on-site gyms
- Employee perks program
- Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Free parking and accessible by public transportation
- Surrounded by bike/walking paths and located near stores and the East end shopping center
- Comfortable lounge spaces with free WIFI
- Professional development and learning opportunities including annual full day face to face education sessions
- Career development with leadership opportunities or specialized roles
What would my role be?
Reporting to the Administrator-Director, Bruyère Health Saint-Louis LTC, and working closely with the leadership team, (including the Clinical Manager and the Associate Director of Care), the incumbent is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff and unregulated personal care staff of the long-term care home (for assigned home areas and programs), as well as registered paraprofessionals of the long-term care home, and the nursing and personal care provided by them in accordance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations.
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the nursing and personal care provided in SLLTC’s clinical programs.
- Ensuring and promoting the provision of resident-centered care and services to meet the needs of the residents. This includes promoting the opportunities to engage residents/families in their care.
- Leading investigations and follows through for resident, family or staff concerns and complaints.
- Ensuring that resident and family needs are addressed and any concerns are handled and brought to the attention of the Administrator, as appropriate.
- Interpreting and developing a plan that identifies concerns and corrective action plan.
- Monitoring LTCH’s clinical compliance through audits of the care, assessments, residents’ charts, care plans, eMARs, and electronic documentation.
- Conducting planned and unplanned inspections and audits.
- Establishing the goals and objectives for the clinical programs, in collaboration with the team and is accountable for meeting these goals and objectives.
- Establishes the qualifications, responsibilities and functions for each nursing position according to the various programs and within Bruyère Health policies and collective agreements.
- Ensuring all appropriate human resources processes and programs (e.g., attendance management, return to work, etc.)
- Coordinating clinical services with other services within and external to the home.
- Assisting with the co-ordination of activities pertaining to Accreditation and Ministry compliance.
How do I qualify?
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing (BScN)
- Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinical nursing (preferably in long term care, complex continuing care or geriatrics)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management/leadership experience
- Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement)
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in health management or public sector management or business administration
- Registration with Registered Nurse Association of Ontario (RNAO)
- Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in gerontology or other relevant specialty
- Experience in supervising or directing registered and unregulated staff in a long- term care environment
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, and work under pressure with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated team building and mentorship experience.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to manage change and effectively manage human resources.
- Demonstrated person-centered leader.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to operationalize and implement.
- Advanced computer skills.
Additional Information
- Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.
Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.
Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.
Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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