Health and Wellness Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for providing direction to the nursing team in regards to the overall day-to-day delivery of healthcare operations, ensuring that the healthcare services comply with the Retirement Homes Act (RHA) and other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Assigns, delegates and evaluates the activities of the nursing department
• Plans, assigns and overseas the Residents' health and personal care services
• Participates in inter-professional assessments in identifying Residents' needs and develops an individualized plan of care, ensuring that the resident is receiving the level and quality of agreed upon care
• Implements and monitors quality improvement
• Meets with Residents/Families to resolve problems and concerns
• Organizes and participates in the Resident care conference on admission and at 6 monthly intervals or as the condition of the Resident changes
• Maintains accurate and complete health records
• Reviews pre-medical assessments to ensure that the community is able to provide the care
• Serves as the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator for the community
• Responsible for the recruitment of associates
• Completes performance appraisals of associates as required
• Provides ongoing associate education
• Maintains the staffing schedules
• Promotes the Vision, Mission and Values of Lifetimes Living Inc. and the Resident Bill of Rights
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate,
• Demonstrated experience with medication administration (if medications provided),
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office,
• 3 – 5 years of leadership roles in the senior housing industry,
• Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Demonstrated experience in managing a budget,
• Effective communication and leadership skills,
• Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Knowledge of the Nursing practices and nursing diagnosis,
• Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures as required by the College of Nurses,
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB results in less than 6 months, evidence of flu shot must be able to provide three work references.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP contribution
• Medication training provided

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.