Join us and help make a difference in healthcare! We are proud to be home to 300+ residents across our three long term care communities. Our team members pride themselves in providing exemplary person-centered quality care. Our “Colour It Your Way” philosophy is our framework and foundation that guides us to ensuring our residents and team members have a positive and rewarding experience. We are looking for enthusiastic caring individuals who are dedicated and have the desire to be part of a team that enriches the lives of others.

Come join us and be part of our Colour It Care Team.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care (ADOC) demonstrates a commitment to the quality of resident care in accordance with the organization’s vision, mission and values.

This position supports and furthers clinical excellence and direct care. This role is

responsible for leading clinical processes under the direction of the Director of Care to ensure the development of resident plans of care that ensure best care outcomes focused on resident and family choice and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to operational plans for the effective operation of the nursing

department;

• Oversees nursing staff based on clearly defined lines of authority and

communication;

• Participates in an effective quality and risk management system to ensure

legislative regulations and standards are met;

• Liaises with medical staff, nurse specialists, and consultants to support effective clinical care for all residents
• Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents
• Leads and participates in committees according to their terms of reference and areas of responsibility;
• Performs nursing duties to ensure clinical excellence at all levels in the care

community.

• Utilizes evidence based nursing practice and that will enhance resident care

delivery;

• Models and fosters an environment of positive customer service in all aspects of care;
• Responds promptly to concerns of residents and family members, mediating a satisfactory response to concerns and implements action plans to avoid reoccurrence of similar issues;
• Facilitates communication in complex care issues to foster positive resident

outcomes;

• Ensures clinical care is delivered in a manner that is resident centred and fosters evidence based best practice;
• In collaboration with the Resident and Family Service Manager, coordinates and facilitates Resident Care Conferences and Interdisciplinary Team Conferences;
• Promotes an effective admission and discharge process and experience.
• Participates in an effective recruitment, orientation, and performance

management process

• Assists in the development, monitoring and evaluation of staffing patterns and work schedules in accordance with the nursing envelope budget and with Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable;
• Identifies nursing department learning needs and makes provisions for

appropriate education and continuing staff development;

• Fosters positive team relationships
• Monitors procurement and supply control procedures to ensure timely availability of resources within the nursing department;

Working Conditions

• Modern facility, temperature controlled, smoke free environment
• General office environment with minimal demands typical of a professional office environment
• Required to meet deadlines
• On-call responsibility is required

Contacts

Internal Working Relationships

• Internal working relations with the Leadership Team, Staff, Residents, Medical Director and attending physicians

External Working Relationships

• External working relations with families, visitors and volunteers, Sienna Partners, Public Health, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Local Health Integration Network, Private Care Agencies, Contractors.

Knowledge and Skill

• Must possess a Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent post diploma education preferred;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Long Term Care or equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience in working as part of an interdisciplinary team;
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and communications skills;
• Sound clinical skills and knowledge of gerontological nursing practice;
• Excellent proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized

documentation;

• Familiarity with the funding process and the funding indicators;
• Knowledge of MOHLTC regulations.

Impact of Error

Improper supervision and management may result in very significant negative

consequences to the well-being and quality of residential life.

The lack of compliance to relevant Acts and Policies may lead to the citing of

unmet standards resulting in a loss of public trust.

Ineffective application of policies programs and service delivery may result in lost

confidence by the residents, staff and the public relating to the Homes’ ability to

provide appropriate care.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email careers@grey.ca.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver’s Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.