Why Choose DRDH?
At Deep River & District Health, we’re more than just a workplace – we are a connected, compassionate team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our community.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, volunteer, or student, choosing DRDH means joining a dynamic environment where every person matters.
Our health campus includes a hospital, long-term care home, family health team, and a variety of outpatient services and programs. With approximately 160 dedicated team members, and the invaluable support of many volunteers, we serve our community with care, professionalism, and compassion.
We’re proud to offer the best of both worlds: the lifestyle benefits of a small, welcoming community surrounded by nature, and the innovation and teamwork of a progressive, modern healthcare organization.
People First. Always.
At DRDH, we empower our team to ensure patients and residents feel secure, comfortable, and well-cared for. We invest in our people, support lifelong learning, and offer opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join a team where collaboration, excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
NU11-2026-05-29 Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care
Salary
$155,417 - $172,686
Competition Number
NU11-2026-05-29
Posting Date + Time
2026-05-29 - 11:00 AM
Closing Date + Time
2026-06-25 - 11:00 PM
Job Category
Management & Administration
Description
Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us. Make an Impact.
At Deep River and District Health (DRDH), our purpose is to care for every person like a loved one within a connected system - empowering our team, so patients and residents feel secure, comfortable, and well-cared for. As a vibrant multi-sector health campus including a hospital, long-term care and family health team in the picturesque Ottawa Valley, DRDH blends the benefits of small-town community living with an innovative and forward-thinking healthcare approach.
With an unwavering commitment to compassion, excellence, and innovation, DRDH is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our community. As we launch the growth of our workforce to support this expansion, we are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and people-centered leader to serve as our Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care. This pivotal role will lead the development, implementation, and advancement of strategies that support excellence in community-based care, long-term care service delivery, integrated care pathways, and innovative service models that respond to the evolving needs of patients, residents, clients, families, and the broader community, ensuring that DRDH remains an employer of choice in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.
Your Impact
As the Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President & CEO. You will provide vision and strategic direction for the organization’s community services, long-term care, integrated care initiatives, and community-facing partnerships.
This is a transformational leadership role, responsible for planning and directing assigned programs, services, partnerships, and strategic initiatives in response to identified organizational, community, and health system needs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, operational effectiveness, responsible stewardship of resources, and alignment with organizational priorities reflecting DRDH’s commitment to excellence in patient and resident care.
You will lead the Community and Long-Term Care portfolio, overseeing:
- Community Services and Long-Term Care – Lead the development, implementation of innovative service models to support quality resident care, community access, care transitions, integrated service delivery and aging in place. Ensure long-term care services operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice requirements.
- Quality, Risk & Performance Management – Oversees quality improvement, risk and incident management, compliance monitoring, and operational performance across assigned portfolios by implementing policies, analyzing trends and outcomes, and promoting safe, accountable, and evidence-informed service delivery.
- Partnership and Health System Integration – Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with healthcare, community, municipal, Indigenous, and regional stakeholders to advance integrated service delivery, organizational planning, funding opportunities, and initiatives that strengthen system capacity and community impact.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Foster an environment of belonging and inclusivity.
- Operations Management – Coordinate with executive leadership and management teams to oversee, direct, and mentor personnel; manage administrative and operational functions; monitor organizational performance through reporting and metrics; and support departmental budgeting and cost containment for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Strategic Leadership – Communicate and advance the organization’s vision, mission, and values by leading strategic planning, organizational change, service modernization, and growth initiatives, while overseeing service delivery, quality and risk management, and communication across internal teams and external partners.
What You Bring
- Leadership – Seven (7) years progressive management and leadership experience.
- Strategic Planning– Proven expertise in strategic planning, program development, operational oversight and performance management.
- Knowledge - Strong knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare system, including long-term care, home and community care, integrated service delivery models, current healthcare trends, and applicable legislation, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Healthcare or Complex System Experience – Experience in healthcare, long-term care, community services, public sector or other related complex service environments.
- Education & Credentials – A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Community Development, or a related health or leadership field is preferred. An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required. A Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is an asset.
- Transformational Leadership & Collaboration – Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams while fostering a supportive work culture and building strong relationships through excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to People & Community – A champion of employee, patient and resident experience with a deep passion for rural healthcare and community well-being.
Why Join DRDH?
At DRDH, you are more than an employee—you are part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of rural healthcare. We offer:
- A supportive, close-knit team dedicated to making a difference.
- Growth & learning opportunities in an environment that values professional development.
- A chance to lead innovation in a progressive multi-sector health campus.
- The opportunity to work and live in a beautiful, family-friendly community.
Are you ready to shape the future of people and culture at DRDH? If you are a visionary leader looking for a meaningful leadership role, apply today and be part of our exciting journey!
Deep River and District Health (DRDH), our purpose is to care for every person like a loved one within a connected system - empowering our team, so patients and residents feel secure, comfortable, and well-cared for. As a vibrant multi-sector health campus including a hospital, long-term care and family health team in the picturesque Ottawa Valley, DRDH blends the benefits of small-town community living with an innovative and forward-thinking healthcare approach.
With an unwavering commitment to compassion, excellence, and innovation, DRDH is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our community. As we launch the growth of our workforce to support this expansion, we are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and people-centered leader to serve as our Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care. This pivotal role will lead the development, implementation, and advancement of strategies that support excellence in community-based care, long-term care service delivery, integrated care pathways, and innovative service models that respond to the evolving needs of patients, residents, clients, families, and the broader community, ensuring that DRDH remains an employer of choice in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.
Your Impact
As the Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President & CEO. You will provide vision and strategic direction for the organization’s community services, long-term care, integrated care initiatives, and community-facing partnerships.
This is a transformational leadership role, responsible for planning and directing assigned programs, services, partnerships, and strategic initiatives in response to identified organizational, community, and health system needs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, operational effectiveness, responsible stewardship of resources, and alignment with organizational priorities reflecting DRDH’s commitment to excellence in patient and resident care.
You will lead the Community and Long-Term Care portfolio, overseeing:
Community Services and Long-Term Care – Lead the development, implementation of innovative service models to support quality resident care, community access, care transitions, integrated service delivery and aging in place. Ensure long-term care services operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice requirements.
Quality, Risk & Performance Management – Oversees quality improvement, risk and incident management, compliance monitoring, and operational performance across assigned portfolios by implementing policies, analyzing trends and outcomes, and promoting safe, accountable, and evidence-informed service delivery.
Partnership and Health System Integration – Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with healthcare, community, municipal, Indigenous, and regional stakeholders to advance integrated service delivery, organizational planning, funding opportunities, and initiatives that strengthen system capacity and community impact.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Foster an environment of belonging and inclusivity.
Operations Management – Coordinate with executive leadership and management teams to oversee, direct, and mentor personnel; manage administrative and operational functions; monitor organizational performance through reporting and metrics; and support departmental budgeting and cost containment for assigned areas of responsibility.
Strategic Leadership – Communicate and advance the organization’s vision, mission, and values by leading strategic planning, organizational change, service modernization, and growth initiatives, while overseeing service delivery, quality and risk management, and communication across internal teams and external partners.
What You Bring
Leadership – Seven (7) years progressive management and leadership experience.
Strategic Planning– Proven expertise in strategic planning, program development, operational oversight and performance management.
Knowledge - Strong knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare system, including long-term care, home and community care, integrated service delivery models, current healthcare trends, and applicable legislation, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Healthcare or Complex System Experience – Experience in healthcare, long-term care, community services, public sector or other related complex service environments.
Education & Credentials – A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Community Development, or a related health or leadership field is preferred. An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required. A Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is an asset.
Transformational Leadership & Collaboration – Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams while fostering a supportive work culture and building strong relationships through excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Commitment to People & Community – A champion of employee, patient and resident experience with a deep passion for rural healthcare and community well-being.
Why Join DRDH?
At DRDH, you are more than an employee—you are part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of rural healthcare. We offer:
A supportive, close-knit team dedicated to making a difference.
Growth & learning opportunities in an environment that values professional development.
A chance to lead innovation in a progressive multi-sector health campus.
The opportunity to work and live in a beautiful, family-friendly community.
Are you ready to shape the future of people and culture at DRDH? If you are a visionary leader looking for a meaningful leadership role, apply today and be part of our exciting journey!
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OPSPARA03-2026-05-05 Physiotherapist
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Status Full Time
Salary $38.83-$54.76/hour
Available Spots 1
Competition Number OPSPARA03-2026-05-05
Posting Date + Time 2026-05-05 - 3:30 PM
Closing Date + Time 2026-06-30 - 11:59 PM
Job Category Allied Healthcare Professionals
Department Physiotherapy
Hours Variable Shifts
Within OPSEU Paramedical
Description
Position Summary:
The Physiotherapist provides high-quality, person-centered physiotherapy services across both hospital and long-term care settings. This includes assessment, treatment planning, intervention, education, and documentation for patients and residents with diverse medical, surgical, neurological, and geriatric needs. The Physiotherapist works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary teams to support mobility, rehabilitation, recovery, and quality of life.
Position Relationships:
Reports to the Manager of Clinical Services – Long-Term Care and communicates and interacts with the healthcare team including physicians, other staff and managers, students and volunteers.
Duties:
Examines clients and develops treatment plans to maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability for clients to enhance optimal quality of life.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required.
Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Current Basic Rescuer (CPR) Certification required.
Approved Ontario Assistive Devices Program Authorizer for mobility aids an asset.
Experience in hospital and/or long-term care settings an asset.
Knowledge of geriatric care principles and interRAI-LTCF or interRAI tools preferred.
Proficient in electronic documentation and clinical systems.
Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated resilience, empathy, and professional boundaries while providing compassionate care required.
Ability to think critically, problem solve, and apply evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making.
Exceptional attendance required.
Must agree to adhere to DRDH standards of behaviour.
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
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ONA04-2026-01-22 Registered Nurse
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Status Regular Part Time
Salary $41.15-$58.98 per hour
Available Spots 1
Competition Number ONA04-2026-01-22
Posting Date + Time 2026-04-24 - 3:53 PM
Closing Date + Time 2026-06-30 - 11:59 PM
Job Category Registered Nurse
Department Nursing (Emergency)
Hours Variable Shifts | 0.6 FTE
Within ONA
Description
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the standards of Accreditation Canada, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long Term Care and policies of Deep River and District Health.
Position Relationships
Reports directly to the Manager of Clinical Services - Acute Care. Works as a member of the health care team to co-ordinate care in response to the identified needs of clients.
Duties:
Practice as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide quality nursing care and education for patients and their families.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of Organization.
Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, and be a member in good standing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent education and relevant experience.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six (6) months of hire.
12 Lead ECG Interpretation Course or equivalent required within six (6) months of hire.
CTAS Course required within six (6) months of hire.
TNCC and PALS certification preferred.
Emergency Nursing Certificate, or Critical Care Certificate or CNA Certification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing preferred.
Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate preferred.
Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Experience with Pediatric assessment and care preferred.
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice required.
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations required.
Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team required.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety required.
Excellent attendance record required.
Computer literacy and experience with electronic documentation required.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities required.
Exemplary interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.
Must agree to adhere to DRDH standards of behaviour.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NU07-2026-04-20 Scheduling Supervisor
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Status Full Time
Salary $63,848-70,942
Available Spots 1
Competition Number NU07-2026-04-20
Posting Date + Time 2026-04-21 - 8:00 AM
Closing Date + Time 2026-06-15 - 11:59 PM
Job Category Management & Administration
Department Administration
Hours Variable Shifts
Within Non-Union
Description
Position Summary
The Scheduling Supervisor oversees and manages centralized scheduling services to ensure seamless operations and high performance based on key performance indicators. The Scheduling Coordinator plays an operational role in the development, education, and implementation of standardized business processes. This role requires effective collaboration with operations teams, corporate support departments, and frontline staff, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and accountability.
Position Relationships
Reports to the Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive. Collaborates with internal departments to ensure co-ordination of scheduling, clerical and materials management functions for the organization. Provides leadership and oversight to the ward clerks to support effective clinical supply management and scheduling across all centralized scheduled departments.
Duties:
Provide leadership and oversight for the centralized scheduling team, ensuring consistent application of scheduling standards and procedures across the organization.
Monitor the quality and accuracy of schedules, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies, collective agreements, and service-level expectations.
Develop and implement quality assurance measures to drive continuous improvement in scheduling operations, including timely response to staffing needs, adherence to key performance indicators, and preparing reports.
Coach and support scheduling staff, fostering a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and excellence in service delivery.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex scheduling issues and collaborate with department leaders to ensure timely resolution and resource optimization.
Lead training and onboarding for scheduling team members, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and support to perform effectively.
Collaborate with Human Resources and departmental leadership on workforce planning, staffing models, and scheduling solutions that support operational needs and patient care priorities.
Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
Diploma in an Office Administration program or equivalent required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in scheduling or workforce management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Experience with scheduling implementation and workforce scheduling tools is required.
Demonstrated experience leading clerical or administrative staff involved in scheduling or related support functions.
Proficiency in the use and implementation of workforce scheduling systems and tools, with a strong understanding of healthcare scheduling practices, including shift rotations, union rules, and staffing models.
Experience supporting change management and process improvement initiatives related to scheduling or workforce coordination is considered an asset.
Experience providing oversight or coordination of materials management support services, including inventory tracking, ordering processes, and supply chain communication.
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple demands in high-pressure situations.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrate professional demeanor, sound judgement, flexibility, and adaptability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Exceptional attendance required.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Must agree to adhere to DRDH standards of behaviour.
Support and demonstrate the Mission, Vision and Values of Deep River and District Health.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.
Positions are based onsite in Deep River, Ontario.
Please note: All DRDH applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, all applicants must provide government issued documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
