Job Description

Co-Director of Care (RPN)/ Resident and Family Services Coordinator

St. Joseph's Lodge Gore Bay, Ontario

Hourly Rate $37.19-46.48 (Commensurate with Experience)

Full Time Temporary- Maternity Leave Coverage (April 2026)

Start Date - As Soon as Possible

We are seeking a dedicated

Co Director of Care (RPN)/ Resident and Family Services Coordinator

to support our Director of Care and clinical team in ensuring high-quality, resident-centered clinical care in our long-term care facility. This leadership role involves mentoring nursing staff, overseeing care programs, supporting infection prevention initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a smooth transition for resident admission and continued placement.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and coordinate key home-wide programs Skin and Wound care Behavioural Supports Ontario programming Infection Prevention and Control CQI/Risk Management Pain and Palliative Care Staff and Resident Quality of Life Health and Safety Support and supervise nursing staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. Contribute to resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences. Lead or assist in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of staff (PSWs in particular). Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support data submission requirements. Promote team unity, wellness, and quality of life for residents through effective communication and leadership. Act as a resource for best practices and policy updates, and champion ongoing staff education. Ensure efficient use of equipment and supplies and foster community and academic partnerships. Provide regular updates to the Director of Care on quality improvement and program outcomes.

Qualifications:

Registered Practical Nurse with current registration in good standing with the

College of Nurses of Ontario

(required). Minimum 3 years of RPN experience; management/supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of dementia care, infection control, wound care, and adult learning principles. Experience in long-term care is an asset. COVID 19 Vaccinations (2 Dosed) required to work in our facility
Working at St. Joseph's Health Centre is a great career choice! It offers management, supervisory and administrative roles in both long term care and hospital environments and provides opportunities to liaise with community partners at all levels. Our organization is known throughout the North for its efforts in facilitating change in the healthcare system, optimizing our resources, and maximizing the quality of life for our residents and patients. As a not-for-profit organization, we focus our resources where they can make the greatest impact and serve the most vulnerable. Consider a role with St. Joseph's Health Centre as an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $37.19-$46.48 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Holidays
Work Location: In person