Clinical Services Manager

The Home is seeking a dynamic, compassionate person; committed to excellence and quality practice environments; with demonstrated team leading skills; and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Clinical Services Manager. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Clinical Services Manager (CSM) plays a vital role in managing and integrating resident care services. Working closely with the Director of Clinical Services, the CSM ensures high-quality care throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of resident care services.
• Foster an environment of clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Support quality outcomes and best practices through program assessment.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and principle-based decision-making.
• Promote a collaborative and organized work environment.

This leadership role is essential in maintaining resident health, quality of life, and continuous improvement in clinical services.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) - Required;
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated previous leadership experience - Required;
• Accreditation & Quality Initiatives: Experience in accreditation processes and quality improvement initiatives - Required;
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook - Required;
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities - Required;
• Conflict Resolution: Training in Conflict Management/Resolution is an asset (or willingness to complete training);
• Any clinical and specialized geriatric care certifications will be considered an asset.

Some Competencies specific to position

• Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills while supporting a culture of quality care and continuous improvement.
• Leading Others, Managing Change, manage others, manage Performance, communication; Results orientated; IPAC, Infection Control Safe practice initiatives; Quality improvement Initiative; Sound understanding of Ethical practices; Consistently acts as a role model for advocacy; Experience understanding Union Contracts; Able to supervise staff including the ability to mentor, coach and empower staff; Able to work independently and as part of the Leadership Team.

Hours of Work: Management/non-union regular full-time (1.0 FTE) - Typically 40 hrs per week Monday - Friday (hours may flex as necessary i.e., weekend and afterhours) and on call for Administration as assigned.
Salary: Competitive Salary commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Health & Dental etc. and Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS)), Corp rate for Gym
Deadline: February 19, 2025
Start date: Immediately
Apply by: Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Coordinator by email: [email protected] or fax 902 863-4437), for more formation please contact HR at (902) 863-2578 ext. 292.
Job description: Can be viewed in its entirety on the home's website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centred care to 136 residents with approximately 290 care partners. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment. If you are looking for an opportunity in a patient centred home than we are the place for you. As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment.