Senior Clinical Leader, Long-Term Care

Extendicare; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & growth

Advancement opportunities

Meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare in Sudbury, Ontario is seeking a Senior Clinical Leader, Long-Term Care to oversee care delivery, guide a high-performing team, and elevate resident-centered care in a visible leadership role.

You will ensure compliance with provincial regulations and Accreditation standards while shaping clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and driving quality improvements, resident safety, and satisfaction across the home.

Qualifications

• RN license in Ontario (current and valid).
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience plus at least 2 years in a leadership role in LT Care or health facility.
• Working knowledge of LT Care regulations, standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a high-performing care team through coaching and accountability.
• Drive financial stewardship through budget oversight and workforce planning.
• Oversee resident assessment and care planning aligned with resident preferences.
• Mitigate clinical risks and ensure regulatory compliance and immediate action on incidents.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, wellness and satisfaction.
• Respond to feedback from residents, families, vendors and staff with empathy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Senior Clinical Leader, Long-Term Care

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional quality of life?

As the Senior Clinical Leader, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing Extendicare's purpose of Helping People Live Better. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated, high-performing care team and shape the resident experience in a rewarding and highly visible leadership position.

Located in the vibrant community of Sudbury, this role offers the chance to build a fulfilling career while enjoying affordable housing, shorter commutes, and access to some of Ontario's most beautiful outdoor recreation.

As a skilled and compassionate clinical leader, you will oversee all aspects of care delivery, ensuring excellence in resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with provincial regulations, Accreditation standards, and Extendicare best practices. In this influential leadership role, you'll drive clinical excellence, develop and inspire healthcare teams, and make a lasting impact on residents, families, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate - Build and develop a high-performing care team through coaching, accountability, and an exceptional employee experience.
• Financial Stewardship – Drive sound financial management through budget oversight, workforce planning, and variance monitoring.
• Resident Care - Oversee resident assessment and care planning processes, ensuring personalized care plans are implemented based on resident preferences.
• Risk Management - Ensure immediate action on critical incidents and clinical risks are mitigated in keeping with regulatory requirements.
• Improve - Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety, wellness and satisfaction, because we are relentless in our efforts to improve.
• Customer Service - Accept and respond to feedback (complaints, recognition or suggestions) from residents, families, vendors and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, in addition to at least 2 years in a leadership role in a long-term care facility or other health facility.
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.