Job Description

Location: St. Patrick's Mercy Home

Resident Care Manager
Long Term Care
Temporary, Full-Time (until January 4, 2025 with the possibility of extension)
10033RP1
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hour shifts; days, on-call) Salary HL-22 ($75,020.40 - $97,533.80 per annum) Competition Number 2024004668 Posted Date 26 June 2024 Closing Date 3 July 2024
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Resident Care Manager is responsible for promoting an environment which supports excellence in resident care and staff empowerment. This will be accomplished through strong leadership using a participatory management style, effective management of human and financial resources, and partnerships with internal and external services. The Resident Care Manager ensures all services provided are consistent with established long-term care standards while operationalizing the principle elements of resident-focused care and the regional and site-specific resident care programs. Specific responsibilities will include administration of resident care areas using an interdisciplinary approach; evaluation of nursing service; staff selection, development, motivation and performance appraisal; and management of change in a dynamic environment. The position is responsible for the implementation of various resident/staff related projects.

Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
Master's degree in the applicable area is preferred.

Experience
A minimum of five years progressive management experience including experience in the resident focused care philosophy is required.
Experience in geriatrics preferred.
Experience using Meditech Payroll and/or Scheduling is preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric and long-term care issues.
Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills.
You possess a dynamic leadership style focused on:
- Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Eastern Health's values of respect, integrity, fairness, organizational connectedness and excellence;
- Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
- Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
- Developing coalitions thought purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
- Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other
Current registration/licensure in the relevant professional association is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.