Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.
Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.
In consultation with the Executive Director, plans and develops a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's vision, strategic direction and resident centred approach.
Responsibilities:
Plans and develops high quality nursing and therapy services, and has overall supervision of nursing and restorative care activities
Develops and implements an effective internal budgeting, expenditure and inventory control system for the department. Ensures efficient and responsible use of resources
Ensures adequate staffing to meet the needs of the Nursing Department; Hires appropriate staff to complement the team, and coaches, develops, monitors and evaluates staff to ensure an agile, effective, efficient and engaged team
Oversees orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional nursing staff, and performs other staff development functions as required
Receives and reviews all applications for admission of residents into the LTC home and supervises transfers and discharges of residents
Promotes a caring environment which is conducive to the provision and practice of therapeutically effective nursing care
Follows up on resident concerns and advocates on resident's behalf for the promotion of optimal health and independence
Develops and implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.
Ensures up-to-date information on residents profile and statistics, and provides timely report to the Executive Director and liaise with the Ministry of Health on relevant issues
Works with and regularly communicates with attending physicians, pharmacists, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
Provides leadership and acts as Chair to the Professional Advisory Committee, Registered Nursing Staff Meeting and Nursing Departmental Meeting
Ensures coordination of resident care with different services, including food services, activation, social work, environmental and rehabilitation services
Participates in interagency coalition meetings and activities as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director
Ensures the appropriate supply and control of all pharmaceutical supplies
Develops, updates, communicates and implements policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issue
Assists the Executive Director in the general administration of the LTC Home
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years nursing experience, including 1 year experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and at least 3 years of experience as an RN in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting, preferably in long term care
Current CPR Certificate
Strong leadership abilities. Ability to be flexible and agile and be a change leader in a highly demanding environment
Ability to build, manage and coach an effective, engaged, and high functioning team
Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Strong presentation skills
Superb customer service skills
Computer literacy required
Experience with preparing and monitoring financial budgets.
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Ability to communicate in Chinese, an asset.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Please apply before:
2026-06-22
Salary Range:
$60.17 - $70.80
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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:
Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Award winning corporate culture
Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment
Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.
This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.
