Temporary Full-Time, Approximately 10 months
2024-NON-HM-342
The County of Hastings has an opening for a temporary full time Director of Nursing. This is a Non-Union position reporting to the Home Administrator. Reporting to the Administrator, the primary function of this position is responsible for providing safe, resident focused, quality care in the Long-Term Care Home. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Ministry legislated acts and requirements, while adhere to County policy. The primary services include planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the care and services provided in the home.
Hastings County is situated on the traditional territory of many nations including the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee peoples. The County also acknowledges the Mohawk and Algonquin nations whose traditional and unceded territory Hastings County is located on.

Geographically it is the second largest county in Ontario, stretching almost 160 kilometers from the Bay of Quinte in the south to the edge of Algonquin Park in the north. Including the cities of Belleville and Quinte West, more than 145,000 people make Hastings County their home. With easy access into the cities of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal either by road or rail Hastings County is strategically located. 
If you have a family, our elementary and secondary school systems provide high quality education through the Hastings Prince Edward Public and the Limestone School Boards. Hastings County is also proud to be the home of Loyalist College, one of Ontario’s premier community colleges offering a wide range of diploma and degree programs.

Residents’ health care needs are served by Quinte Health and family health teams throughout the County. Quinte Health runs three hospitals in the Town of Bancroft and cities of Belleville and Quinte West. It also owns and operates a hospital in Picton in Prince Edward County. 
If you are urban focused, the cities of Belleville and Quinte West along the Bay of Quinte shoreline, provide municipal services to more than 100,000 residents as well a wide range of shopping amenities, sporting venues and other cultural attractions. If rural living suits you best, Hastings County can meet your needs. Our 14 member municipalities have all that you will require including a range of housing types, shopping, entertainment, schools, and access to outdoor recreational amenities including an extensive trail system that connects to other counties in our region.

Guiding Principles:
•    Practice and uphold the mission, vision, values of Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care services that focuses on a person-centered care philosophy. 
•    Develop, interpret, and ensure that departmental goals and objectives, Ministry standards, legislation, Hastings County and Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care policies, procedures, and standards for Accreditation are reflected in the departmental operations.
Leadership and Oversight:
•    Actively select candidates, conduct interviews, and provide recommendations for hiring team members. 
•    Conduct or participate in team member evaluations, investigations, and coaching/discipline.
•    Understand and work within the guidelines of the collective agreement(s). Liaise with the collective bargaining unit(s) to promote mutually beneficial resolutions
•    Ensure that in-service programs and education are provided and encourage the continuing professional development of the department team members to improve skill levels. 
•    Supervise in accordance with and follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act, County policies and accepted nursing practices.
•    Utilize supportive interpersonal skills to effectively empower team members’ approach to improve quality care, both at a departmental and multidisciplinary level. 
•    Participate in assigned committees and facilitate department meetings. 
•    Maintain partnerships with all leaders of the home to ensure a holistic and person-centered approach to care and programs. 
•    Promote positive team member and resident relations. 
•    Collaborate with community partners and resources. 
•    Liaise with the registered staff regarding the medical care of residents and keep the Director of LTC, Medical Director/Associate Physicians informed of health conditions of the residents
•    Liaise effectively with families, substitute decision makers and outside agencies to address concerns in a timely manner. 
•    Ensure that the Home Administrator is informed of concerning/ unexpected health conditions of the residents.
•    Ensure that all residents receive optimum nursing care which meets compliance with Nursing Policies and Procedures.
•    Ensure the appropriate resources are in place for the medication administration program, monitoring drugs and narcotics to ensure their control and safekeeping.
•    Ensure that all appropriate resident medical records are maintained, and care planning is current. 
•    Provide verbal and regular written reports on the department’s operations to the Administrator.

Program Planning and Development
•    Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures for the Nursing department in accordance with best practice guidelines, standards in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and other applicable legislation. 
•    Develop evidence-based Nursing Policies and Procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines and participate in relevant nursing research.
•    Immediately report and document all incidents of alleged, suspected, or witnessed abuse or neglect of a resident in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Home Act, 2021 and home policies and procedures. 
•    Ensure a zero-tolerance approach is taken in all instances of alleged bullying or harassment in accordance with the County of Hastings policy and procedures. 
•    Be aware of and follow emergency response procedures including all practice drills. 
•    Be accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe, and reliable care along with a safe working environment to ensure and protect the health and safety of those who use and deliver the programs and services provided by Hastings Manor. 
•    Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, associated regulations, other applicable legislation, County policies and procedures, and guidelines

Minimum Qualification:
-Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence in Ontario.
-B.Sc.N. Degree
-Current certification in First Aid and CPR
-Licensed and in good standing with the College of Nurses
-A minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse in a managerial/supervisory role in a health care setting.
-A minimum of one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector
-Superior planning and management skills.
-Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
-Demonstrated ability to supervise a large number of staff providing various levels of nursing care.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound decision making, time management and administrative skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills, patience and oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with residents, the public, staff and external service providers.
-Capacity to create an environment conducive to the well-being of the residents.

SALARY RANGE:  $116,494 - $136,281 per annum
 

HOURS OF WORK: Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week). 
-Occasional overtime may be required for project completion. 
-On-Call Requirements

CLOSING DATE:  Wednesday August 7, 2024 by 4pm
Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are invited to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document via email to: careers@hastingscounty.com

Please quote “2024-NON-HM-342 “your name” in the subject line
 

For a full description of job duties, qualifications or how to apply, please visit www.hastingscountycareers.com
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected will be used only for the purposes of this employment opportunity. We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. The County of Hastings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check.