Associate Director of Care (Long-Term Care)

The Associate Director of Care is a key member of the leadership team and supports the delivery of high-quality resident care, clinical operations, and continuous quality improvement within a long-term care home.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care oversees assigned nursing operations, provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff, supports financial and workforce management, and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

The successful candidate will promote a resident-centered approach to care, foster a positive workplace culture, and collaborate with residents, families, employees, and external healthcare partners to support the safety, dignity, and well-being of residents.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Operations and Leadership

- Plan, coordinate, direct, and monitor assigned nursing operations and quality improvement initiatives to improve resident care and service delivery.
- Promote resident-centered care that respects each resident's individual needs, preferences, dignity, and rights.
- Provide direct leadership and supervision to non-registered nursing employees within the nursing department.
- Support a positive and collaborative workplace culture that encourages accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
- Assist the Director of Care with the overall management of nursing services and departmental operations.
- Provide leadership coverage and assume the responsibilities of the Director of Care when required and appropriate.
- Support the coordination of admissions and discharges to ensure efficient processes and continuity of care.
- Maintain a visible presence throughout the home and engage regularly with residents, families, and employees.
- Participate in the management on-call rotation and provide operational support during off-shifts when required.

Clinical Care and Quality Improvement

- Ensure resident care plans are developed, reviewed, updated, and maintained in accordance with individual needs and applicable requirements.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of clinical programs, including skin and wound care, falls prevention, infection prevention and control, continence management, and restraint reduction.
- Coordinate clinical committees and initiatives, establish appropriate clinical leads, monitor performance indicators, and implement improvement plans.
- Promote evidence-based nursing practices and applicable best-practice guidelines.
- Ensure clinical incidents are investigated, documented, reported, and followed up appropriately.




- Identify and manage clinical risks to promote the safety, health, and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors.
- Respond to resident and family concerns in a timely and professional manner, facilitating resolutions and corrective actions as required.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and quality of life.

Financial and Operational Management

- Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and management of nursing department budgets and operational expenditures.
- Identify budget variances and support appropriate corrective actions to maintain financial accountability.
- Promote effective resource allocation, procurement, inventory, and supply management within the nursing department.
- Support efficient staffing and workforce management practices to meet resident care needs.
- Assist with maintaining accurate nursing records, reports, and documentation systems.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to support operational priorities and service delivery objectives.

Human Resources and Staff Development

- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention initiatives within the nursing department.
- Assist with employee relations, labour relations, performance management, and workforce development, as required.
- Coordinate staff education, in-service training, coaching, and mentoring to support professional growth and quality care.
- Support the administration of payroll, benefits, and occupational and non-occupational injury or illness management processes, as assigned.
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a respectful working environment.
- Ensure nursing staff receive appropriate guidance and education regarding clinical standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Compliance and Stakeholder Relations

- Ensure assigned nursing operations comply with applicable long-term care legislation, regulations, collective agreements, occupational health and safety requirements, and organizational policies.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation, regulatory standards, and clinical best practices.
- Build effective relationships with residents, families, employees, physicians, unions, government representatives,



community agencies, and other healthcare partners.
- Collaborate with external healthcare organizations to support coordinated care and continuity of services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences, nursing committee meetings, and operational and strategic planning activities.
- Provide leadership coverage for infection prevention and control functions when required and appropriately qualified.
- Promote a safe environment for residents, employees, visitors, and other stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Current registration in positive standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the applicable provincial nursing regulatory body.
- Previous nursing management or supervisory experience in a long-term care setting is considered an asset. Approximately two years of experience is preferred.
- Sound knowledge of applicable long-term care legislation, regulations, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and team management abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.
- Experience with clinical quality improvement, risk management, staff development, and resident-centred care.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems. Experience with PointClickCare is an asset.
- Membership in relevant professional nursing associations is considered an asset.
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector screening and tuberculosis screening, as required.
- A strong commitment to resident safety, dignity, quality of life, and person-centred care.

Working Conditions

- Requires ongoing education and professional development to remain current with clinical best practices, legislation, regulatory requirements, and healthcare technology.
- May involve emotionally challenging situations, conflict resolution, and end-of-life care matters.
- Requires extended periods of computer work, meetings, and movement throughout the long-term care home.
- May involve light to moderate physical activity and occasional hands-on resident care, including assisting with feeding and lifting or transferring residents, in accordance with training and safe handling procedures.
- May involve exposure to biohazards and interactions with residents experiencing cognitive impairment.
- Requires flexibility to respond to operational needs, including participation in an on-call management rotation.

Pay: $73,300.00-$82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Director of Care (Long-Term Care) (Belleville)
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📍 Belleville