About the role
Au Château Home for the Aged is seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing leader to join our leadership team as Director of Care on a 12-month temporary contract basis. This is a senior clinical leadership role with statutory responsibility under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
Reporting directly to the Administrator, the Director of Care is accountable for the supervision and direction of all nursing and personal care staff, and for the overall quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of resident care at Au Château. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a home, a team, and the residents who call Au Château home.
Responsibilities
- In this leadership role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Fulfill the statutory role of Director of Nursing and Personal Care under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, supervising and directing all nursing and personal care staff and services
- Provide operational leadership and as formally assigned, act on behalf of the Administrator to ensure continuity of operations and compliance with all legislative and organizational requirements
- Champion positive resident and family relations, following up to resolve concerns with professionalism and care
- Oversee staffing and materials management to maintain budget control, identifying efficiencies and opportunities to enhance service quality
- Lead staff education and training initiatives, fostering a progressive and evidence-based approach to resident care
- Provide leadership throughout health care accreditation processes and motivate staff toward positive outcomes
- Ensure staff accountability regarding documentation, confidentiality, and professional and legal obligations
- Monitor Home trends; evaluate and lead risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and programs; define goals in accordance with legislated standards; manage home-wide infection control procedures
- Oversee the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents in accordance with policy and legislation
- Ensure proper administration, control, and safekeeping of medications by regulated professional staff
- Maintain appropriate safety and security procedures for residents, staff, and visitors
- Participate in committees as required (e.g., Health and Safety, Quality Improvement) and liaise with Ministry and community health and teaching agencies
- Conduct performance appraisals; manage recruitment, development, discipline, and performance of nursingand personal care staff
- Act as Management’s Representative as outlined in the Grievance Procedure
- Ensure effective oversight of the on-call system to maintain 24/7 nursing coverage, supporting accountabilityand continuity of care
- Perform other related duties as required
- Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) in possession of a current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a long-term care setting and a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Working knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, the Health Disciplines Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Standards of Nursing Practice
- Strong knowledge of nursing administration, including budgeting and report writing, and of long-term(geriatric) nursing care
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English is preferred, however, candidates demonstrating strong-English-language proficiency will also be given full consideration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to hire
- Two-Step Mantoux (TB) Test (at own cost) prior to hire
- Valid driver’s licence, acceptable driving record, and personal vehicle insurance
- Assets / Preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or specialization in Gerontology from a recognized, Canadian-accredited university
- Completion of a long-term care home administration or management program of a minimum of 100 hours
- Upgraded or progressive nursing education beyond entry-to-practice, including specialization ingerontology, leadership, or health services management
- Familiarity with electronic documentation and care planning systems
Pay: $120,162.00-$138,117.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Experience:
- clinical nursing: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- CNO Membership (required)
Work Location: In person
