DescriptionPosition #: 190095
Expected Start Date: November 01, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Stensrud Lodge
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: SL-NURSING SERVICE
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Director of Care (DOC) serves leads and oversees the resident care, recreation, therapies, social work, family care and medical relation areas of Stensrud 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
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Experience related to program development and/or health care or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Senior leadership experience
- Experience in gerontology is an asset
- Ten years post designation career with continued growth in responsibilities and increased complexity of roles with at least three years at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi‐stakeholder environment
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
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Financial Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Computer Skills
- Advanced - Healthcare Management Skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- 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
- Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
- Knowledge of the LEAN management system
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of First Nations and Métis History in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
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