Assistant Director

Position #: 150937

Expected Start Date: April 1, 2025

Expected Up to Date: April 1,2027

Union: OOS

Facility: Oliver Lodge

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: OL-NURSING SERVICE

Type: Full-time Temporary

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

Job Description: The Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) ensures the delivery of high-quality nursing care by all nursing department staff on a 24-hour basis, while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for staff, residents, and families. Reporting to the Associate Director, Resident Care, the ADOC provides leadership, oversight, and support for the nursing team. They monitor and improve resident care, analyze quality idicators, and address challenges within the nursing department.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years leadership experience
• Five (5) years experience in long term care is mandatory and a dedication to quality of life/care for our residents
• Experience in strategic planning
• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
• Must be eligible for SRNA or CLPNS

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies:

• Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer skills
• Financial skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Education & Training:

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Other Information: 

• Travel Within Saskatchewan