Director of Wellness

Powerstaffingsolutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerstaffingsolutions is seeking an experienced Director of Wellness to lead resident health and personal care services in a senior living setting. You will ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for residents and families, while providing strong clinical leadership to the care team.

The role requires Ontario RN or RPN registration, CPR/First Aid, and a track record of leading teams in regulated healthcare environments, with a focus on resident-centered care

Qualifications

• Registered nursing license in Ontario (RN or RPN) in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership in senior living or similar clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Experience with electronic documentation and office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident care including assessments and care planning.
• Oversee nursing team activities and performance evaluations.
• Ensure safe, high-quality health and personal care services.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in care conferences as needed.
• Review admissions and support move-in processes.
• Monitor changes in resident health status and coordinate appropriate actions.
• Oversee medication administration and physician orders.
• Coordinate lab, diagnostic, and pharmacy-related services.
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and develop nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Resident-centered care

Education

RN or RPN registered in Ontario

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Wellness to lead the delivery of resident health and personal care services within a senior living environment. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for residents and their families, while providing strong clinical leadership to the care team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee resident care, including assessments and individualized care planning
• Delegate, assign, and evaluate nursing team activities
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality health and personal care services
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Coordinate and participate in care conferences as needed
• Review pre-admission assessments and support move-in and transition processes
• Monitor and communicate changes in resident health status
• Oversee medication administration, treatments, and physician orders
• Coordinate lab, diagnostic, and pharmacy-related services
• Manage incident reporting, risk, and regulatory compliance
• Lead infection prevention and control initiatives
• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development
• Build strong relationships with residents and families, addressing concerns effectively
• Coordinate with external service providers and healthcare partners

Job Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN or RPN)
• Eligible to practice in Ontario (if registered in another province)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in senior living or a similar clinical environment
• Strong knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations and standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Commitment to resident-centered care and high-quality service delivery

Additional Requirements:

• Vulnerable Sector Check (recent or willingness to obtain)