Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) - Full time (FT) - Eaux Claires

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare Eaux Claires interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas, mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as may be assigned
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care’s absence.
• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home.
• To oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staffs, caregivers, volunteers, and residents.
• To audit IPAC practices in the home and maintain continuous quality improvement plan.
• To conduct regular infectious disease surveillance.
• To convene and participate with the outbreak team at the onset of an outbreak.
• Review daily and monthly screening and conduct IPAC meetings.
• Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
• To facilitate RAI-MDS and application training, provide ongoing leadership and mentoring assisting with knowledge application to support data accuracy and proficiency of all users.
• Implement processes that support identifying gaps/discrepancies and provide ongoing education to reinforce knowledge, promote capacity and enhance staff competency.
• Generate RAI-MDS output reports and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitate their use in clinical and operational decision-making.
• Monitor RAI-MDS assessments, resident assessment protocol/ clinical assessment protocols and care plan reviews for completion in accordance with required timelines and auditing the quality indicators documentation.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to de liver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieving superior business results.
• Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
• Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind delivering the highest possible quality of care, service, and choices.
• Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency, and quality.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse: BScN preferred or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Registration with College of Nurses of Alberta/ College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset
• Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
• Knowledge of RAI MDS, experience in Point click care system and point of care is an asset.
• Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
  
  

Time Type

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.