Assistant Director of Resident Care

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.

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 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and at least 3 years of experience 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 problem solving skills. Strong presentation skills

• Excellent organizational and time management 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Resident Care in implementing high quality nursing services

• Hires appropriate staff to complement the team, and coaches, develops, monitors and evaluates staff to ensure an agile, effective, efficient and engaged team

• Ensures compliance of staff scheduling policies and procedures

• Oversees resident care of the assigned units including monitoring, communication with residents, families and prompt intervention

• Assesses training needs of the department, and coordinates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service and certificate programs for the professional and non-professional nursing staff, to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team

• Provides leadership and coordinates and implements the RAI-MDS, CQI, Infection Prevention & Control, Restorative programs, and Health and Safety programs within the Department

• Reviews policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issues, and recommends changes to the Director as necessary

• Coordinates and ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation and information on all digital applications/systems used in the Department

• Coordinates special programs or projects as assigned

• Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.

• Acts as back up to the (Assistant) Director of Resident Care in their absence

• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel with the Greater Toronto Area

 

Please apply before:

2026-09-12

 

Salary Range:

$51.79 - $60.92

 

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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.