Director of Resident Care

Promote a caring environment that supports the practice of therapeutically effective nursing care.

Advocate for residents by actively following up on concerns to promote optimal health, independence, and comfort.

Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges by reviewing all applications for resident placement in the new LTC home.

Operations, Budgeting & Risk Management

Develop and implement an effective internal budgeting, expenditure, and inventory control system for the department to ensure the responsible use of resources.

Lead risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, and incident/falls prevention.

Ensure coordination of resident care across multi-disciplinary services, including food services, activation, social work, environmental, and rehabilitation services.

Manage and control all pharmaceutical supplies and department inventory.

People Management & Staff Development

Recruit, hire, and build an agile, effective, and highly engaged nursing team to staff the new home.

Coach, mentor, monitor, and evaluate professional and non-professional staff to support continuous growth.

Oversee comprehensive orientation and regular in-service training programs for the incoming team.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Administration

Act as Chair for the Professional Advisory Committee, Registered Nursing Staff Meetings, and Nursing Departmental Meetings.

Liaise with the Ministry of Health on relevant issues and provide timely statistical reporting to the Executive Director.

Collaborate regularly with attending physicians, pharmacists, laboratories, agencies, and hospitals to ensure seamless service delivery.

Assist the Executive Director with the general administration of the LTC Home and keep up-to-date with industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Current RN Registration: Must be a Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, which must include:

At least 1 year of experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Care Nursing.

At least 3 years of experience as an RN in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a healthcare setting (LTC preferred).

Certifications & Compliance: Current CPR Certificate and a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.

Financial Acumen: Proven experience preparing, managing, and monitoring departmental financial budgets.

Leadership Style: Strong leadership and change-management skills with the flexibility to adapt to a highly demanding environment.

Core Competencies: Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, presentation, and computer literacy skills.

Language Asset: Ability to communicate in Chinese is considered a strong asset given the local community demographics.

Working Conditions

Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is required.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free environment for all employees and applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Trevor Frances Recruitment is a premier recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top-tier healthcare professionals with exceptional organizations. We specialize in matching leadership talent with long-term care providers to foster high-performing teams and enhance resident care. If you are a qualified and passionate nursing leader ready to lead this exciting new opening, please submit your resume to us today.