ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CARE POSITION
Nisbet Lodge, located at 740 Pape Avenue East, operates a Christian and charitable 103-bed long-term care home is currently accepting resumes for An Assistant Director of Care position.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the management and leadership of Nursing Department. The person holding the above position is required to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Ministry of Health Long-Term care and the Facility Program Manuals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensures that residents’ needs are clearly identified, monitors on an ongoing basis, the provision of resident services and assists staff to ensure team goals are met.
- Accountable to oversee the effective operation of the mandatory nursing programs per the FLTC Act
- Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing and procedural updates
- Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care
- Leads the Nursing Quality Improvement program, audits in the nursing department on a regular basis; works with staff to help them to be fully aware of QI and its use in planning and monitoring day-to-day activities and monitoring their success in meetings.
- Maintains up-to-date resident care plan and ensures that resident care plan is implemented and communicated to staff, Resident and Power of Attorney, care.
- Leads the multi-disciplinary care conferences
- Partners with the Pharmacist to lead the safe administration of medications to the policies and procedures of Nisbet Lodge using medication cart and MAR sheet.
- Ensures drugs and narcotics are stored in a safe place and oversees the safe disposal of such drugs with the pharmacist.
- Provides first aid treatment to staff members, when injury occurs at work, documents injuries and complete Form 7 for WSIB.
- Conducts annual performance review for nursing department staff
- Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC
- Manages the Nursing master schedule, recruitment, training and orientation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse Certificate from a recognized College.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum three (3) years experience working in geriatric or long-term care setting, preferably 1 year in the management
- Experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long-term care, preferably with a certificate in geriatrics and or team management.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of nursing personnel
- Ability to relate and empathize with the aging process
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate restorative programs
- Good communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and willingness to work days, evenings, nights and weekends when required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a home that respects and practices traditional Christian value.
START DATE
Immediately
Vacancy: Existing
Work Location: In Person
SALARY
Salary range is based on experience and qualifications
CLOSING DATE
Interested candidates, please forward your resume in confidence before June 1, 2026 to the attention of:
HR Coordinator
Nisbet Lodge
740 Pape Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 3S7
Fax: 416-469-2996
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
