Residential Care Manager, Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice, Full-time, Stratford

Stratford, ON

POSTING DATE: November 7, 2018                                                                POSTING # 2018-001
EXPIRY DATE: November 14, 2018

                                                               STRATFORD PERTH ROTARY HOSPICE
                                                                               NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Residential Care Manager
Hospice Care Avon Maitland
Stratford
Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Residential Care Manager has the responsibility for leading the 24/7 clinical services delivered by the Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice (SPRH) and overall management of the residential care. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will ensure a professional practice environment, delivery of high quality, safe, effective, efficient, and fiscally accountable resident driven and family–centred care. The Residential Care Manager will facilitate a highly supportive culture and professional practice environment conducive to philosophies of compassionate and caring hospice palliative care specifically as related to end of life care. The Residential Care Manager will oversee the day to day functioning of the residential program including supervision and coordination of the care team which includes regulated and unregulated providers and support staff. Additionally, the Residential Care Manager is expected to be a positive role model for staff, volunteers, residents, family members, health care professionals and the community.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

KEY SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS:
- Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of a recognized BScN degree in Nursing
- Certification in CAPCE; completion of LEAP a benefit
- Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Certificate or commitment to pursue and complete within two years of employment
- In-depth understanding and minimum of three years clinical experience in hospice palliative care at the end of life stage of the person's illness trajectory
- Proven consultative team-based management experience including leadership and administration in a palliative approach to care
- Positive approach to resident/client service and a demonstrated capacity for empathy
- Experience in working with a wide variety of community service providers
- In possession of valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel
- Proven ability to work independently, skilled at critical thinking to make appropriate decisions, and to accept responsibility for outcomes
Please be advised that we do not accept email or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume to contact@thewakelinsolution.com

Hospice Care Avon Maitland is an affirming organization supporting the Ontario Human Rights Code which states that every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Sue Wakelin at 1-604-828-7712 for assistance.