Under the direction of the Director of Care (DOC), this role is responsible for assisting in the management and oversight of all nursing care within the Home to ensure the protected and effective delivery of resident care in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act (FLTCHA), the Residents’ Bill of Rights, applicable legislation and regulations, Eastholme’s Policies & Procedures, and in accordance with individual plans of care for residents.
The ADOC will provide effective supervision of front-line clinical staff by maintaining an active presence on the units, and confirming care meets compliance requirements. As a member of the management team, the ADOC will assist in identifying areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of training.
This role will also aide the DOC in providing supervision and guidance to the RAI-MDS Coordinator.
- Maintain, develop and implement department plans, policies, procedures and manuals in accordance with relevant acts, regulations and legislation. Adhere to standards in respect to nursing ethics, quality assurance, infection control, emergency procedures and occupational health and safety.
- Assist in the supervision and motivation of nursing staff.
- Participate in orientation for new employees.
- Monitor and evaluate performance to assure a high level of productivity, the best use of capabilities, and to ensure the facility's nursing objectives are being met.
- Counsel, guide and mentor staff performance in areas of non-compliance, ensuring issues are reviewed, addressed and resolved effectively and efficiently, working with the DOC and Administrator to implement progressive discipline when necessary
- Facilitate and implement workplace accommodations for nursing staff by engaging in the interactive process,



collaborating with Human Resources, and union representatives if required, and ensuring compliance with collective agreements, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and organizational policies.
- Participate in establishing staffing patterns and job routines; monitor and make changes as necessary, responding to staff needs and encouraging teamwork.
- Provide electronic policies and record training for new employees in learning management system (surge), monitoring compliance and follows up to ensure completion.
- Review resident applications and monitor new admission transitions.
- Maintain direct resident contact and involvement in resident care
- Assist RN/RPN supervisors/nursing staff in developing and implementing resident care plans.
- Review resident reports/records and make rounds on a regular basis.
- Ensure that resident and family needs are addressed, and any concerns are handled and brought to the attention of the DOC.
- Liaise and consult with inspectors and professionals in relation to the needs/care of residents.
- Assist in monitoring the Continuous Quality Improvement program and evaluate nursing and related services to improve quality of resident care based on existing best practices.
- Liaise with electronic health record software vendor when necessary (PCC).
- Monitor compliance through audit of the home, care assessments, resident charts, care plans, MARS/TARS & other types of documentation.




- Ensure department records, reports and statistics are maintained for both residents and department personnel in accordance with long-term care requirements and facility policies (including CIS and Coroner reports).
- Co-chair nursing meetings and maintain minutes.
- Chair and/or participate on committees related to resident care, infection control, and overall leadership to contribute positively to the overall operation of the facility.
- Collaborate with the consulting pharmacy provider and oversee the medication management program.
- Review/audit, in collaboration with the DOC and RAI Coordinator, all Resident Utilization Groups for accuracy and maximum potential prior to data submissions to CIHI.
- Work collaboratively with the DOC on special projects, reviews, investigations, policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Assume responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC.
- Participate in the management “on call” rotation, as necessary, to ensure staff have adequate access to management outside regular

working hours
, this includes working varying shifts including weekends, as well as being on call for phone inquiries fromthe Charge Nurse, as required
- In exceptional circumstances, may be called upon to cover Registered Nurse (RN) shifts.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent, and registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of three (3) years managerial experience in a health care setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques in long-term care.
- Knowledge of the FLTCHA, OHSA practices and ESA Act principles and legislation.
- Demonstrated

📌 Assistant Director of Care (Toronto)
🏢 eastholme
📍 Toronto