Director of Care ( RN)

MedMatch Recruitment; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

MedMatch Recruitment in Sarnia, Ontario, seeks an experienced Director of Care (RN) to lead the clinical operations of a Long-Term Care home near Sarnia. The DOC will oversee nursing and clinical programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead nursing teams, support recruitment and staff development, monitor outcomes, infection prevention, and foster resident-centered care while maintaining the highest

Qualifications

• RN in good standing with regulatory body.
• 3–5 years leadership in Long-Term Care.
• Strong knowledge of LTC regulations and quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of nursing and clinical programs.
• Ensure compliance with LTC acts, Ministry standards, and policies.
• Lead inspections, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment, coaching and development of clinical staff.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, infection control, and resident safety.
• Foster a culture of accountability and resident-centered care.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical program oversight

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing

Job description

Director of Care (DOC) – Long-Term Care
Sarnia /Strathroy

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Care (RN) to lead the clinical operations of their Long-Term Care home close to Sarnia.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and the leadership of nursing and clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all nursing and clinical programs.


• Ensure compliance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Ministry standards, and organizational policies.


• Lead Ministry inspections, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.


• Support recruitment, coaching, performance management, and development of clinical staff.


• Monitor clinical outcomes, risk management, infection prevention and control, and resident safety.


• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.


• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in Long-Term Care.


• Strong knowledge of LTC regulations, Ministry inspections, compliance, and quality assurance programs.


• Proven ability to lead teams, drive clinical excellence, and achieve strong compliance outcomes.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance within Long-Term Care.