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About the Role

As we prepare to open the Ng Siu Chan Centre, our newest long-term care home, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Assistant Director of Resident Care who wants to help shape the culture, resident experience, and care environment from day one. Built on the principles of Relationship-Centred Care and Meaningful Living, the Ng Siu Chan Centre will provide an innovative care environment where residents are supported to live with purpose, dignity, independence, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the opening of a new home and help create an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members. In consultation with the Executive Director, plans and develops a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's vision, strategic direction and resident centred approach.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Resident Care in implementing high quality nursing services
Hires appropriate staff to complement the team, and coaches, develops, monitors and evaluates staff to ensure an agile, effective, efficient and engaged team
Ensures compliance of staff scheduling policies and procedures
Oversees resident care of the assigned units including monitoring, communication with residents, families and prompt intervention
Assesses training needs of the department, and coordinates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service and certificate programs for the professional and non-professional nursing staff, to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team
Provides leadership and coordinates and implements the RAI-MDS, CQI, Infection Prevention & Control, Restorative programs, and Health and Safety programs within the Department
Reviews policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issues, and recommends changes to the Director as necessary
Coordinates and ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation and information on all digital applications/systems used in the Department
Coordinates special programs or projects as assigned
Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.
Acts as back up to the (Assistant) Director of Resident Care in their absence
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing
At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting, preferably in long term care
Current CPR Certificate
Strong leadership abilities
Ability to be flexible and agile and be a change leader in a highly demanding environment
Ability to build, manage and coach an effective, engaged, and high functioning team
Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Strong presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Superb customer service skills
Computer literacy required
Experience with preparing and monitoring financial budgets
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Ability to communicate in Chinese, an asset
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate

Skills

Relationship-Centred Care
Meaningful Living
Leadership
Flexibility
Agility
Change Management
Team Building
Coaching
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Presentation
Organization
Time Management
Customer Service
Computer Literacy
Budget Management
Risk Management
Quality Improvement
Infection Control
Occupational Health and Safety
RAI-MDS
CQI
Infection Prevention & Control
Restorative Programs
Health and Safety Programs

Location

Greater Toronto Area

Work Type

Occasional travel

Experience Level

Minimum 4 years nursing experience
At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity

Education Level

Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Salary/Compensations

$51.79 - $60.92

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Award winning corporate culture
Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

About the Company

At Yee Hong, our values guide everything we do. We Care, We Collaborate, and We Commit to creating meaningful experiences for residents, clients, families, volunteers, students, and one another.
Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

Equal Opportunity

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.