· Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
· Relevant experience working within a long-term care environment. (2 years or more preferred).
· Working knowledge of the MOH Regulations, LTC Act and the Resident Bill of Rights.
· Familiarity with the homes Specialized Programs.
· Knowledge and experience, successfully meeting the coding requirements, required time frames and deadlines, in RAI/MDS, Point Click Care, MEDelink.
· Successful completion of AIS training and ability to maintain annually.
· Comprehensive knowledge, critical thinking and application of nursing and health care practices.
· Medication administration as required.
· Ability to develop, delegate and/or deliver resident centered care.
· Accurate resident centered care plan development, reassessment, evaluation and documentation.
· Applied knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
· Working knowledge and/or experience with Risk Management, Incident Investigation Management, WSIB and Return to Work practices.
· Must be able to meet requirements of all on-line training as directed.
· Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead care teams in a unionized environment.
· Demonstrated commitment to work within interdisciplinary team.
· Ability to work effectively independently and with other supervisors, and managers, while prioritizing tasks.
· Ability to present information clearly and effectively by demonstrating effective verbal and written skills.
· Able to conduct and lead meetings and education sessions.
· Commitment to actively participate and present in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
· Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.