Revera Inc. Looking for Associate Director of Health & Wellness at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness, the Associate Director of Health & Wellness assists with the overall management of the nursing program for the residents.

Key Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Health and Wellness with the following:

• Plans, directs, co-ordinates and supervises the overall nursing program for residents within the residence;
• Co-ordinates and promotes the interdisciplinary approach within the residence through the Nursing, Food Services, Activation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments;
• Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics. Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medication by all staff;
• Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident;
• Participates in Care Conferences as required, meets with residents’ family to resolve problems/ concerns/complaints;
• Assists the Executive Director by collaborating with the House Physician to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations;
• Hires, orients, schedules, supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the disciplinary process in conjunction with Executive Director;
• Monitors and reviews resident care staff compliance with all residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;
• Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations, i.e. Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, WSIB, College of Nurses Standards, Regulated Health Profession Act., etc.;
• Assists the Executive Director with budget preparation and implementation for the Nursing Department;
• Investigates complaints;
• Co-ordinates and monitors the Infection Control Program for the Nursing Department;
• Assumes administrative duties as required in the Executive Director’s absence;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with The College of Nurses is required
• A minimum of three years relevant experience in organizational management, retirement and/or long-term care. Current C.P.R. designation required
• Professional competencies related to communication, life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one