Director of Wellness

Job summary

Lead resident health and personal care services, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, clinical documentation, and coordination with healthcare partners. Supervise, recruit, train, and develop nursing staff while ensuring regulatory compliance, infection control, risk management, and positive relationships with residents and families.

Job details

Job description: Position We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Wellness to lead the delivery of resident health and personal care services within a senior living environment. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for residents and their families, while providing strong clinical leadership to the care team. Job Responsibilities Lead and oversee resident care, including assessments and individualized care planning Delegate, assign, and evaluate nursing team activities Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality health and personal care services Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation Coordinate and participate in care conferences as needed Review pre-admission assessments and support move-in and transition processes Monitor and communicate changes in resident health status Oversee medication administration, treatments, and physician orders Coordinate lab, diagnostic, and pharmacy-related services Manage incident reporting, risk, and regulatory compliance Lead infection prevention and control initiatives Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff Provide ongoing coaching and professional development Build strong relationships with residents and families, addressing concerns effectively Coordinate with external service providers and healthcare partners Job Qualifications Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN or RPN) Eligible to practice in Ontario (if registered in another province) Current CPR and First Aid certification 3–5 years of leadership experience in senior living or a similar clinical environment Strong knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations and standards Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Commitment to resident-centered care and high-quality service delivery Additional Requirements: Vulnerable Sector Check (recent or willingness to obtain) TB test or chest X-ray as required Two supervisory references Proof of required vaccinations

What you’ll do

Lead resident health and personal care services, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, clinical documentation, and coordination with healthcare partners. Supervise, recruit, train, and develop nursing staff while ensuring regulatory compliance, infection control, risk management, and positive relationships with residents and families.

Requirements

Requires current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RPN, current CPR and First Aid certification, and 3–5 years of leadership experience in senior living or a similar clinical setting. Candidates should have knowledge of healthcare regulations, proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to meet the listed screening and vaccination requirements.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident Care Leadership
• Individualized Care Planning
• Nursing Team Supervision
• Clinical Documentation
• Medication Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Reporting
• Risk Management
• Infection Prevention And Control
• Staff Recruitment And Training
• Performance Evaluation
• Resident And Family Relations
• Care Coordination
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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