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Saskatoon, SK
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Position #: 191245

Expected Start Date: July 13, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Porteous Lodge

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: PL-NURSING SERVICE

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: 

The Director of Care serves leads and oversees the resident care, recreation, therapies, social work, family care and medical relation areas of Porteous Lodge, a 100-bed long-term care Home.
 
The DOC is responsible for creating operational lines of sight that connect to the goals and objectives of JRI. The DOC supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The DOC demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client‐directed culture. The DOC must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The DOC develops partnerships and works closely with system and community partners.
 
The DOC assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the development, promotion and execution of the corporate strategic plan including the vision, mission, values and Eden TM philosophy by modelling desired culture, and formulating objectives and operational goals.
 
The DOC serves as a member of the Quality and Safety Portfolio Team along with the DOC Porteous Lodge and V.P. Quality Care and Safety/ CNO. The incumbent works cross functionally and develops collaborative partnerships across the full continuum of care, including external provincial relationships where required.
 
Education:
  • University degree in Nursing with a preference for completion of Post-Graduate training
  • Licensed and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Registered Nursing Association

Experience:

  • Ten years post-designation career with progressive leadership responsibility
  • Minimum three years at an operational leadership level in a multi‐stakeholder environment
  • Experience in healthcare program development
  • Experience working in a unionized environment

Licenses:

  • Licensed and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial skills
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership and coaching ability
  • Critical thinking skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Senior leadership experience
  • Advanced skills in healthcare management
  • Experience in gerontology is an asset
  • Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
  • Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments
  • Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into activities to enhance clinical practice
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including
        community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
  • Demonstrates knowledge of First Nations and Métis History in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and  Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes
    articulation of mission, vision and values along with strategy that charts a path forward
  • Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Basic knowledge of the LEAN management system
     

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

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