Director of Resident Care (RN), Full-Time, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a Director of Resident Care (RN). This full-time role involves overseeing clinical services in a hospice environment and requires strong leadership, palliative care expertise, and collaboration with community partners. Candidates must have a nursing certificate and experience in hospice care. The position offers a supportive work culture that values inclusion and respect.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding and clinical experience in palliative care at the end-of-life stage.
• Proven consultative team-based management experience.
• Experience working with a variety of community service providers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and respond to emerging hospice palliative care modalities.
• Develop resident’s palliative care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support continuous quality improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Critical thinking

Education

Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Certificate

Job description

Position: Director of Resident Care (RN) at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Full time permanent position 37.5hrs weekly. On-call responsibilities.

Reports to: Executive Director

Posted: September 30, 2025. Closing date for applications: October 20, 2025

The Director of Resident Care (DRC) has a key leadership role, with oversight of clinical services delivered by Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth (RHSP) and management of resident care within the eight-bed hospice home.

The DRC facilitates a highly supportive culture and professional practice environment conducive to philosophies of compassionate and caring hospice palliative care, specifically as related to end-of-life care. The DRC will provide supervision and coordination of the care team which includes regulated and unregulated providers and support staff, promoting a culture of care, and a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

Resident Care & Delivery

• Able to identify and respond to emerging hospice palliative care modalities, research, and practices.
• Provides leadership and innovative thinking to foster resident-centred solutions to the provision of hospice palliative care in the current environment.
• Reviews and assesses residential hospice service and related service delivery.
• Works with Executive Director in the review of admission criteria respective to provincial and national standards

Clinical Care & Leadership

• Works with the resident and family, Hospice Medical Director, Hospice Physicians, and Interdisciplinary Team to develop the resident’s palliative care plan.
• Manages referrals, assessments, intake and waiting list in collaboration with the Clinical Resource Nurse
• Provides supervision and support to hospice clinical care staff.
• Ensures that best practice policies and procedures are in place for clinical operations, to include medications, medical supplies, food, equipment, etc.
• Coordination of staff schedules
• Participates in clinical staff interviews, hiring, and mentoring.
• Works closely with community healthcare partners to promote and provide education about RHSP.

Quality Assurance

• In conjunction with the Executive Director, supports the continuous quality improvement program in place.
• Ensures appropriate, prompt, and equitable admission and/or discharge decisions.
• Investigates and is responsive to any concerns regarding resident care and reports findings to Executive Director
• Ensures operational efficiency and is responsible for applicable budget lines.
• Collects relevant data that provides for measurement of outcomes with respect to defined quality indicators and metrics and monitors trends.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable legislation and HPCO Accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in CAPCE and completion of LEAP a benefit
• Current Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Certificate or willingness to pursue and complete within two years of employment
• In-depth understanding and clinical experience in palliative care at the end-of-life stage of the person's illness trajectory, with a preference for hospice experience
• Proven consultative team-based management experience including leadership and administration in a palliative approach to care.
• Positive approach to resident/client service and a demonstrated capacity for empathy
• Experience in working with a wide variety of community service providers.
• Proven ability to work independently, skilled at critical thinking to make appropriate decisions, and to accept responsibility for outcomes.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume detailing their interest and fit for the position to [e-mail] no later than October 20, 2025 @ 0830.

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please request this at the time of application.