Geriatric Care Director

Yee Hong; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Scarborough Finch II is seeking a Director of Resident Care to lead nursing and restorative services for a new 224-bed, culturally inclusive long-term care home opening in early 2027. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape resident-centered care, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower your nursing team to deliver compassionate, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a registered nurse with a College of Nurses of Ontario certification, a nursing degree or equivalent,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 1 year in geriatrics, rehabilitation and long-term care nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting, preferably in long-term care.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese or Japanese is an asset.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nursing and restorative care services to ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Manage staffing and team performance, including recruitment, orientation, coaching, development, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Oversee resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring appropriate coordination of care.
• Lead quality improvement, risk management, infection prevention and control, and resident safety initiatives.
• Advocate for residents by addressing concerns and promoting their health, dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, pharmacists, rehabilitation, dietary, activation, social work, hospitals, and other partners.
• Develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Monitor department resources, budgets, supplies, and pharmaceutical inventory to support efficient operations.
• Provide nursing leadership and reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Advisory Committee, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the overall administration and strategic priorities of the LTC home.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

CPR Certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Certificate of Competence - Ontario

Tools

CPR Certificate

Job description

Yee Hong Scarborough Finch II is seeking a Director of Resident Care to lead nursing and restorative services for a new 224-bed, culturally inclusive long-term care home opening in early 2027. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape resident-centered care, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower your nursing team to deliver compassionate, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a registered nurse with a College of Nurses of Ontario certification, a nursing degree or equivalent,