Home: Southbridge Ottawa

Location: Ottawa

Position: Director Clinical Services

 

Southbridge is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest long-term care facility right in the heart of Ottawa. A thoughtfully designed 192-bed long-term care home, built with comfort and community at its core. This purpose-driven space will soon welcome its new residents this Fall 2025. Southbridge Ottawa is proud of our new state-of-the-art home and welcomes you to join our team!

We are looking for a Director Clinical Services(ADOC) to join our team!

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director of Care and Director of Quality & Risk in the implementation of clinical services 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 education for all home staff.  Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program 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 Southbridge Cornwall’s 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; Collaborates with the Director of Care and Human Resources Manager to develop and monitor modified work programs for nursing personnel Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the Director of Care’s absence. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Registered Nurse; BScN preferred Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario 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 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