Co Director of Care (RPN)/ Resident and Family Services Coordinator

Collège Boréal; Gore Bay; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is looking for a dedicated Co-Director of Care (RPN) to support a clinical team in providing high-quality, resident-centered care. In this vital leadership role, you will mentor staff, ensure compliance with care standards, and facilitate smooth resident admissions while driving quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant RPN experience, particularly in long-term care settings, and a strong background in aspects like dementia care and infection control.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum 3 years of RPN experience; management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate key home-wide programs.
• Support and supervise nursing staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Contribute to resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences.

Skills

Knowledge of dementia care

Infection control

Wound care

Adult learning principles

Education

Registered Practical Nurse

Job description

Full job description

Co-Director of Care (RPN)/ Resident and Family Services Coordinator

St. Joseph’s Lodge Gore Bay, Ontario

Hourly Rate: $37.19-46.48 (Commensurate with Experience)

Full-Time Temporary - Maternity Leave Coverage (April 2026)

Start Date – As Soon as Possible

We are seeking a dedicated Co-Director of Care (RPN)/Resident and Family Services Coordinator to support our Director of Care and clinical team in ensuring high-quality, resident-centered clinical care in our long-term care facility. This leadership role involves mentoring nursing staff, overseeing care programs, supporting infection prevention initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for facilitating smooth resident admissions and ongoing placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate key home-wide programs
• Skin and Wound care
• Behavioural Supports Ontario programming
• Infection Prevention and Control
• CQI/Risk Management
• Pain and Palliative Care
• Staff and Resident Quality of Life

Health and Safety

• Support and supervise nursing staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences
• Lead or assist in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of staff, particularly PSWs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support data submission requirements
• Promote team unity, wellness, and quality of life for residents through effective communication and leadership
• Act as a resource for best practices and policy updates, and champion ongoing staff education
• Ensure efficient use of equipment and supplies, and foster community and academic partnerships
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Care on quality improvement and program outcomes

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years of RPN experience; management/supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dementia care, infection control, wound care, and adult learning principles
• Experience in long-term care is an asset
• COVID-19 vaccinations (2 doses) required to work in our facility

Working at St. Joseph’s Health Centre offers management, supervisory, and administrative roles in both long-term care and hospital environments, with opportunities to liaise with community partners. Our organization is recognized for facilitating change in the healthcare system, optimizing resources, and enhancing residents' and patients' quality of life. As a not-for-profit, we focus resources where they can make the greatest impact. Join us to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-term contract

Pay: $37.19-$46.48 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays

Work Location: In person