Employment Type Temporary Full time 1 FTE Term January 4, 2027- January 28, 2028 or return of Incumbent.

Hours of Work 0800-1600

Wages $81,267.59-$112,892.95

Employee Group Out of Scope

Job Closing Date Until Successful Candidate is found

Reporting to the Manager, Site and Clinical Services the Clinical Services Lead (CSL) – Long Term Care (LTC) provides leadership and direction for specific services including long term care, dementia care, and/or adult day programs. The CSL – LTC works with residents/client/families and provides oversight and direct support to ensure safe and effective resident/client care is delivered maximizing the optimal utilization of available resources. The CSL – LTC assumes a leadership role empowering their team to build and maintain a safety culture that pursues leading practices, promotes quality improvement and learning in their unit/department.

Additionally, theCSL – LTCis a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

Educational and other Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in nursing required (i.e. BScN)
Gerontology or healthcare administrator certificate preferred
Current CPR certification
Valid registration with the respective provincial licensing body

Work Experience

Minimum of three (3) years proven leadership experience in a health care environment
Minimum of five (5) years health related experience, primarily in seniors’ care, including dementia/geriatrics
Experience leading people within in a unionized environment
Experience in understanding health care budgets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Accreditation process
Human Resources and Labour Relations management
Seniors’ care industry including applicable contractual and legislative requirements Comprehensive understanding of MDS/RAI coding and auditing
Demonstrates critical thinking,



analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies, and that meets the standard of care
Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, webinar, internet technology and charting platforms
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally and support resident/client and family needs
Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during conversations
Excellent active listening skills
Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate employee, resident/client needs
Able to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in a constant high energy environment while responding to complex priorities
Ability to independently manage the care home/program in the absence of the Manager, Site and Clinical Services
Ability to travel as required
Ability to occasionally work after regular hours in order to attend functions, meetings and to address urgent issues impacting the care home/program
Capable of balancing office tasks with people responsibilities equally
Ability to be on-call outside of regular business hours as required, willingness to participate in committees and projects

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We thank all applicants. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Clinical Services Lead (Alberta)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Alberta