Clinical Director of Care - IPAC

Kindera Living

Toronto

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

RRSP matching

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Medication training provided

Job summary

Kindera Living in Toronto, Ontario, is hiring a Director of Care to lead nursing services in our long‑term care home. You will promote evidence‑based practices, oversee medication reconciliation, and mentor clinical staff to improve resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of LTC management, RN registration, PCC proficiency, and a collaborative leadership style with flexibility for days/evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario or an equivalent licensure
Minimum of three years of managerial experience in a long-term care setting
Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and long-term care philosophies
Proficiency with PCC and ability to mentor staff in clinical programs

Responsibilities

Lead nursing philosophy alignment with goals and objectives in collaboration with the Director of Care
Oversee care programs and services based on best practices
Oversee medication reconciliation processes and promote safe medication practices
Support recruitment, retention, and performance management of nursing staff
Mentor and coach staff on clinical programs (skin care, falls prevention, pain management, infection control)
Facilitate onboarding for registered staff and students and support new hires

Skills

Nurse leadership

Evidence-based practice

PCC proficiency

Staff mentoring

Medication safety

Education

RN with Ontario registration

Gerontology certificate (asset)

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well‑being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The CDOC/IPAC reports to the Director of Care and is expected to provide leadership and expertise to effectively support and advance evidence-based best practices within a long-term care environment.

Wage Rate:

The starting annual salary is $75,000 (RPN) & $98,000 (RN)

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

Interprets nursing philosophy, and in collaboration with the Director of Care and the nursing team establishes and implements goals and objectives
Implements, evaluates, and supports new care programs and services based on best practices
Oversees Medication reconciliation process and fosters safe medication practices
Assists and takes part in the recruitment, retention, and performance management of nursing employees
Tracks and analyzes medication incidents on the MIRS portal
Supports team members during medication reconciliation process as needed
Assists with the development of policies and procedures consistent with resident evidenced‑based care practices, CNO, RNAO MLTC, and other applicable legislation
Provides direction and hands‑on support to registered team members in each program area (i.e. Skin Care and Wound Management, Falls Prevention, Continence Management, Infection Control & Prevention, End of Life)
Stays current with any new evidence best practices and research in Long Term Care and disseminates this information to management and team members
Takes the lead and facilitates utilization of best practice guidelines by working will all clinical team members to enhance resident's quality of care
Assists with the evaluation of all resident programs and services for relevance, quality, and effectiveness
Provides mentoring and coaching in regards to the clinical required programs (skin, falls, pain, etc)
Participates in and implements learning which develops one’s own emotional self awareness and a person centered approach towards others
Provides mentoring and coaching in regards to compliance with facility policies and procedures, required legislation, and prevailing best practices)
Acts as a preceptor to nursing students and fosters their learning goals and needs
Acts as a key member of the on‑boarding process of registered team members
Supports nursing students and new hires to ensure they feel welcome and safe in their practice
Completes special projects, audits, reviews, proficiency testing of clinical skills of nursing team members and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and clinical skills
Comprehensive knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophies
Knowledge of and understanding of program planning, evaluation, principles of adult learning, and organizational and clinical issues
Ability to identify training needs of the team and individuals
Proficiency in the Point Click Care Application
Knowledge and demonstrated ability to incorporate core competencies including communication, innovation
Teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership
Ability to work within a team while recognising the skills and abilities of others as we are all individual
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience in a long-term care setting as an asset
A gerontology certificate program or equivalent is an asset
Knowledge of RAI-MDS, AIS certified
Policy and Program Development
May be required to occasionally work days, evenings, nights, and weekends to support Registered Staff as necessary
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages
Support for personal and professional growth
Employee benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Matching RRSP contribution
Medication training provided

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles

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Ability to Work Collaboratively

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Verbal Communication

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Evidence Based Clinical Practice Knowledge

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Interpersonal Skills

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Understanding of LTC Concepts & Philosophies

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