Director of Care

Job summary

Design and lead a dementia-focused, person-centred care program for a new 65-suite community, establishing its clinical standards, policies, procedures, and care team. Oversee clinical care, regulatory compliance, quality and safety, staff development, admissions support, and operational alignment with the Executive Director.

Job details

Our Client Our client is seeking a Director of Care opportunity for the seniors’ care space. This role will be based full-time, on-site (5 days/week) in Toronto. The position sits within a highly respected, nurse-led dementia care provider known for delivering specialized, person-centred care. The successful candidate will play a foundational role in launching a brand-new, purpose-built 65-suite dementia care community in a prime, downtown-adjacent Toronto location. This is a true ground-up opportunity for a clinical leader to design, build, and lead a care program from inception. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing delivery of a dementia-focused, person-centred care model Build the clinical program from the ground up, including policies, procedures, and care standards Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop the full care team (RNs, RPNs, PSWs, and support staff) Provide hands-on clinical leadership, including resident assessments, care planning, and oversight of complex care needs Oversee medication management, clinical documentation, and adherence to nursing standards and best practices Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including the Retirement Homes Act, RHRA standards, and CNO requirements Establish and maintain high standards of care quality, safety, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) Partner with physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care Lead staff education, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing clinical team Support occupancy and admissions through clinical assessments, family engagement, and tours Collaborate closely with the Executive Director on operational alignment, risk management, and overall community performance Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred Minimum 3+ years of nursing leadership experience in seniors’ care, long-term care, or memory care environments Deep expertise in dementia care, with strong clinical judgment and understanding of complex care needs Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale clinical teams Strong knowledge of nursing practices, medication management, and clinical documentation standards Familiarity with Ontario’s regulatory framework for retirement homes and compliance requirements Hands-on leadership style, with the ability to operate across both clinical and operational responsibilities Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have: Experience supporting new community openings, lease-up, or program build-outs Experience developing clinical education programs and driving continuous improvement initiatives Exposure to interdisciplinary care models and mission-driven care environments REF# LI1636

What you’ll do

Design and lead a dementia-focused, person-centred care program for a new 65-suite community, establishing its clinical standards, policies, procedures, and care team. Oversee clinical care, regulatory compliance, quality and safety, staff development, admissions support, and operational alignment with the Executive Director.

Requirements

Requires an RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and at least three years of nursing leadership experience in seniors’, long-term, or memory care. Candidates should bring deep dementia-care expertise, strong clinical and team leadership, knowledge of Ontario retirement-home regulations, and excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; a master’s degree is preferred.

Listed skills

• Dementia care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dementia Care
• Person-Centred Care
• Clinical Leadership
• Clinical Program Development
• Team Recruitment and Development
• Resident Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Management
• Clinical Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Staff Education and Coaching
• Performance Management
• Admissions and Family Engagement
• Risk Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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