DIRECTOR OF CARE, TEMPORARY

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?” Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. Director of Care, Temporary reports to the General Manager and is responsible for providing direction to the nursing team in regards to the overall day-to-day delivery of healthcare operations, ensuring that the healthcare services comply with the Retirement Homes Act (RHA) and other relevant legislation. Wage Rate The starting annual salary is $70,000. Vacancy This is an existing vacancy. Responsibilities: * Assigns, delegates, and evaluates the activities of the nursing department, * Plans, assigns, and oversees the Residents’ health and personal care services, * Participates in inter-professional assessments in identifying Residents’ needs and develops an individualized plan of care, ensuring that the resident is receiving the level and quality of agreed-upon care, * Implements and monitors quality improvement, * Meets with Residents/Families to resolve problems and concerns, * Organizes and participates in the Resident care conference on admission and at 6 monthly intervals or as the condition of the Resident changes, * Maintains accurate and complete health records, * Reviews pre-medical assessments to ensure that the community is able to provide the care, * Serves as the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator for the community, * Responsible for the recruitment of associates, * Completes performance appraisals of associates as required, * Provides ongoing associate education, * Maintains the staffing schedules, * Promotes the vision, mission, values, and the Resident Bill of Rights, * Any and all other tasks as assigned Qualifications: * Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, * Current CPR & First Aid Certificate, * Demonstrated experience with medication administration (if medications provided), * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, * 3 – 5 years of leadership roles in the senior housing industry, * Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation, * Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors, * Demonstrated experience in managing a budget, * Effective communication and leadership skills, * Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, * Knowledge of the Nursing practices and nursing diagnosis, * Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices, and procedures as required by the College of Nurses, * Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB results in less than 6 months, evidence of flu shot must be able to provide three work references What do we offer you? * Competitive wages * Support for personal and professional growth We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.

The Director of Care is responsible for overseeing daily nursing operations and ensuring compliance with the Retirement Homes Act. They manage staff recruitment, performance, and the development of individualized care plans for residents.

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The role requires 3-5 years of leadership experience in the senior housing industry and current CPR/First Aid certification.

• Competitive wages • Support for personal and professional growth

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• Nursing leadership
• Healthcare operations
• Retirement Homes Act compliance
• Staff recruitment
• Performance appraisals
• Infection prevention and control
• Budget management
• Resident care planning
• Medication administration
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Nursing diagnosis
• CPR
• First Aid
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Empathy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Quality Monitoring
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Compassion
• Medical Records
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Leadership
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Diagnosis
• Nursing Practices
• Nursing
• Operations
• Performance Review
• Personal Care
• Tuberculosis

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Director of Care
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Director
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine