Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about leadership, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth? Sprucedale Youth Centre is seeking an experienced Health Care Coordinator to lead the delivery of comprehensive health care services within a secure youth justice setting. In this rewarding role, you will oversee nursing, medical, pharmacy, and specialized health services while guiding a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of young people. As a trusted subject matter expert, you will influence health care practices, ensure compliance with professional standards and legislation, and help shape programs that support positive outcomes for youth.
This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will play a key role in planning and evaluating health care programs, mentoring and developing staff, managing operational resources and budgets, and building strong relationships with health care partners and community organizations. If you bring strong clinical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, youth-centred care, we invite you to join a team that is making a real difference every day while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must be registered in good standing as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Proof of current registration will be required as part of the selection process.
Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch, unit, and the positions to be filled.
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 13:00
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- This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions
Leadership That Makes a Difference
At its core, leadership in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is about creating positive change for people and communities across Ontario. We're looking for leaders who are authentic, accountable, and courageous. People who bring others together, ask bold questions, and lead with purpose.
We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:
- Lead Health Care Programs and Services – Coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the delivery of nursing, medical, pharmacy, and related health care services to ensure high-quality care for youth within a secure facility.
- Provide Clinical Leadership and Expertise – Serve as the facility's health care subject matter expert by providing professional guidance, advice, and support to staff, managers, and community health care partners.
- Supervise and Develop Staff – Lead and support a multidisciplinary health care team by assigning work, coaching employees, identifying learning opportunities, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Drive Program Planning and Improvement – Monitor emerging health care trends, assess service needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement initiatives that enhance program effectiveness and client outcomes.
- Manage Resources and Operations – Oversee operational budgets, medical supplies, equipment, pharmacy processes, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient and compliant health care service delivery.
- Build Partnerships and Support Youth Well-Being – Collaborate with community agencies, hospitals, specialists, families, and internal stakeholders to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and promote positive health outcomes for youth.
Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.
Meet Your New Team
Sprucedale Youth Centre is a secure youth justice facility dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation, well-being, and future success of young people in Ontario. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines health care, education, programming, and support services, the centre provides a safe and structured environment where youth can address their challenges, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to achieve positive outcomes. Joining Sprucedale means becoming part of a committed team of professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
- You are currently registered as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario.
- Experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary health care teams in a complex service delivery environment.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Skilled in performance management, employee engagement, recruitment, and workforce planning.
- Ability to set priorities, coordinate daily operations, and ensure high standards of service delivery.
- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices, professional standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Experience overseeing health care programs, clinical services, and quality-of-care initiatives.
- Ability to assess health care needs, manage risks, and support sound clinical decision-making.
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating health care programs and services.
- Ability to identify trends, monitor performance, and recommend improvements to service delivery.
- Knowledge of operational planning, resource allocation, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing budgets, medical supplies, equipment, and program resources effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience providing expert advice and guidance to leaders, staff, and external partners.
- Ability to collaborate with community agencies, hospitals, specialists, and other health care providers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, and briefing materials.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
Think this role could be right for you?
We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:
• Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Application Preparation Tips (4 min) – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.
Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
