MacLeod Group Health Services is one of the largest
owner/operators of Nursing Homes, Assisted and Retirement
Living Communities in Nova Scotia. Our company is currently looking for an experienced care
professional for the following position:
Director, Facility and Resident Care
Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home
Responsible for overall resident care and the administrative management for the Nursing Home,
you will be the senior manager on site. As a member of the company’s leadership team, you will
focus is on managing the operation with the care and compassion embodied by the values held
by the company. Direct day to day accountabilities include the organization, development, and
management of all resident care programs and services, human resources, safety and wellness of
residents and employees.
Are you ready to join a team where your talents are celebrated and your contributions have
impact? We offer a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including defined
benefit pension plan.
Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: doug@macleodgroup.ca
For more details regarding this positions and for company information, please visit our website
at www.macleodgroup.ca and look under the Company banner.
Director of Facility and Resident Care
MacLeod Group Health Services Ltd
Position Profile
This position is responsible for the overall administrative management and resident care for the
Nursing Home. As the senior manager on site, you are accountable for the operations of the
nursing home including the organization, development, and management of all resident programs
and services, cost management, human resources, and safety of residents and employees. The
focus is on managing the operation with the care and compassion embodied by the values held
by the MacLeod Group Health Services Ltd.
This position includes the following:
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Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a
nursing home facility.
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Working with a multi-disciplinary team of managers, direct staff in quality and caring
support of residents by ensuring quality nursing care is provided and appropriate
administrative procedures are followed.
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Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to residents
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Manage and monitor budgets for services, equipment and supplies
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Recruit and supervise health care supervisors and professionals as well as interview, hire
and oversee training for staff
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Conduct performance management and yearly performance appraisals for staff.
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Direct and advise staff engaged in providing records management, security, finance,
purchasing, human resources or other administrative services
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Represent the organization at meetings with government officials, the public, and to
engage with the community for mutually beneficial events.
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Direct and control corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures within
establishment
Director of Facility and Resident Care
Qualifications:
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Registered Nurse (RN) with minimum of five years management experience is required.
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A bachelor's degree or certification in business administration or a related administrative
services field is considered an asset.
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Recent experience leading a staff of multi-discipline managers in Long term Care /
Nursing Home type of healthcare setting is preferred.
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Past experience managing budgets and productivity goals; comfortable establishing a set
of controls to minimize expenses while maintaining a supply of resources; understanding
the accountability of financial stewardship in both operational and capital acquisition
processes is essential.
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The ability to promote organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behaviour;
maintaining confidentiality of staff, residents and the organization; facilitating a patient
centered approach is required.
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Proven experience in building and maintaining sustainable relationships with staff,
management, volunteers, community members, residents and families is required.
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Ability to work irregular hours including evenings / weekends
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Strong planning and organizational skills plus effective time management practices are
keys to successful performance in this role.
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Proven problem-solving and decision making skills
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Ability to handle confidentiality and sensitive issues with tact and discretion
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write clear, concise
correspondence.
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Computer literacy using MS Office Suite of applications is essential.
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Valid Province of Nova Scotia Driver’s License
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Travel within Nova Scotia may be required.