Executive Director

Nashwaak Villa Inc. (NVI), located in Stanley, New Brunswick is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Home in providing exceptional care to its residents; instilling respect, trust, and compassion in all NVI employees who contribute to the provision of that care. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the planning and controlling of all aspects of management and operations with a focus on person centered care, managing the Home’s financial and capital resources, facilities and physical plant, and serving our local community.

NVI is a licensed 30-bed not-for-profit Level 3 nursing home with approximately 80 employees, situated in a rural community approximately 45 km north of Fredericton. Our mission: We provide nursing home services to individuals in a safe, homelike environment by ensuring their quality of life is as rich as possible.

The job:

The Executive Director, reporting directly to a volunteer Board of Directors, is responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operations of the Home. They maintain clear and concise communications with the Board of Directors, ensuring awareness of any significant matters involving the Nursing Home or any major issues affecting the day-to-day operations.

Working collaboratively with their management team, their primary responsibilities are to:

• ensure the well-being, safety, and comfort of residents;
• foster a respectful workplace by building on a culture of trust, strong communication, accountability, and team building;
• exercise sound operational and financial management practices;
• demonstrate an ability to react to changes and assume new responsibilities as required;
• have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain compassionate and professional in a variety of circumstances;
• Schedule and provide materials for monthly Board Meetings;
• ensure the home operates according to the required Standards of Care outlined by New Brunswick’s Department of Social Development.

More specifically the Executive Director is responsible for:

• Building trusted relationships with residents, families, staff, unions, government partners, and the Board of Directors;
• Ensuring compliance with all legislation, regulations, standards and operating procedures to which NVI is held accountable and which ensure NVI is providing an exceptional level of person-centered care;
• Delivering measurable operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and outcome-based reporting;
• Managing an annual budget by exercising strong financial stewardship, forecasting, and budgeting practices;
• Driving continuous operational and organizational innovation in a thoughtful, sustainable manner;
• Overseeing human resources, including adequate staffing, labour relations in a unionized environment, recruitment, orientation, retention, overall employee wellness, coaching, training, development and regular performance feedback;
• Development of policies as required and annual review of all policies;

• Collaborates with the Team in developing and implementing a Strategic Plan and an Operational Plan;
• Ensuring the occupational health and safety of all NVI employees.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of five years of long-term care experience with progressive leadership roles. Two to five years in senior level management in health care, senior’s services or related fields.
• Baccalaureate degree in a field of study relevant to the operation of a nursing home including or supplemented by recognized courses in administration and/or health care.
• A proven record of effective organizational management may also be considered.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership style
• Strong financial management skills and experience in managing departmental budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage and meet competing deadlines
• Capability to act as a strong advocate for residents, employees, and the Home within the community, the government, and with all other stakeholders

Work Location:

In person in Stanley, New Brunswick

Ability to commute or relocate:

• reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Nashwaak Villa Inc

67 Limekiln Rd

Stanley, NB

E6B 1E9

Or E-Mail to: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as received and the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon completion of a satisfactory background check / vulnerable record check.

References will be requested.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.