Mimak Care is proud to partner with one of Ontario’s premier long-term care organizations in the search for an experienced Director of Care. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse passionate about clinical excellence, resident-centered care, and leading high-performing healthcare teams
Title: Director of Care
Location: Nepean, Ontario
Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Status: Vacancy
About Our Client
Our client is one of Ontario’s leading long-term care
providers, recognized for delivering exceptional resident care and operational
excellence across its portfolio of long-term care homes. They are committed to
providing high-quality, resident-centered care while fostering a supportive
environment for residents, families, and team members.
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Director
of Care to join one of their long-term care homes located in Nepean,
Ontario.
The Director of Care (also referred to in legislation as the
Director of Nursing and Personal Care) is the regulated health professional
leader responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, resident-centered nursing
and personal care services in the long-term care home and for ensuring the home
operates in compliance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and its
regulations. This position provides clinical leadership, oversees nursing and
PSW staffing and standards of care, directs care planning and quality
improvement activities, and acts as a primary contact with the Ministry,
inspectors, and resident/family councils on care-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead
and manage all clinical programs and nursing/personal care services
(including registered nursing staff, registered practical nurses, and
personal support workers).
- Ensure
resident care plans are developed, implemented, reviewed, and revised in
accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure
the home meets legislative and regulatory obligations under the Fixing
Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations (including
documentation, reporting, and cooperation with inspections).
- Recruit,
schedule, and supervise nursing staff to meet required staffing levels and
skill mix; participate in workforce planning to ensure safe direct care is
delivered (including adherence to provincial care-hours targets and allied
professional requirements).
- Oversee
clinical quality improvement, infection prevention and control activities,
medication management, wound care, pain management, and other clinical
programs.
- Provide
clinical leadership during incidents, outbreaks, critical events, and
internal/external reviews; ensure timely incident reporting and follow-up.
- Act
as the clinical representative for resident/family council meetings, when
invited, and respond to clinical concerns and complaints in accordance
with Ministry Long-Term Care requirements, company policy, and residents’
rights.
- Maintain
collaborative relationships with the Medical Director, allied health
professionals, primary care providers, and community partners.
- Ensure
staff are oriented, competent, and maintain required professional
certifications; participate in performance management and education
planning.
- Maintain
accurate clinical records and support audits, accreditation, and Ministry
inquiries.
Mandatory Qualifications (Required)
- Current,
active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
(CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Minimum
of 5 years’ clinical experience in long-term care, gerontology, or related
nursing practice, including at least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership
role (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated
knowledge of Ontario long-term care legislation and regulations, resident
rights, and standards of care.
- Current
BLS/CPR certification.
- Satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BScN) or related field.
- Experience
with electronic resident records (e.g., PointClickCare) and quality
improvement methodologies.
- Strong
leadership, communication, performance management, and conflict-resolution
skills; experience working with family/resident councils.
- Familiarity
with dementia care best practices and regulatory requirements for dementia
programs.
Competencies & Skills
- Clinical
judgment and decision-making in complex cases.
- Ability
to lead multidisciplinary teams and translate regulatory requirements into
operational practice.
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to documentation, reporting, and
compliance.
- Ability
to coach and develop staff, manage performance issues, and lead change.
Working Conditions
- Shift
work to provide clinical leadership across the home; on-call
responsibility for clinical matters may be required.
- Fast-paced
environment with frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and
external stakeholders.
- Must
be able to perform duties with appropriate use of personal protective
equipment as per IPAC requirements.
Accountability & Legislative Compliance
This role is accountable for ensuring the home’s nursing and
personal care programs comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and the
General Regulation (O. Reg. 246/22), including cooperating with inspectors,
participating in mandatory reporting, and supporting resident rights and family
council processes. The Director of Care must ensure that staffing,
care-planning, and clinical programs align with the Act’s requirements.
Application Information
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and
accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the
recruitment process.
All information collected during the recruitment process
will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating employment opportunities and
will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
