Job Description

Local and National Travel Required
Director, Clinical Training and Simulation- Long Term Care
Reporting into senior clinical operations leadership, the Director, Clinical Training and Simulation provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership for clinical education and simulation initiatives across long-term care operations. This role is accountable for advancing clinical capability, strengthening staff confidence, and supporting safe, high-quality resident care through modern, experiential learning approaches. The ideal candidate is a Master's-prepared Registered Nurse with strong long-term care experience, a background in adult education, and a passion for hands-on learning.
Role Impact and Outcomes

• Deliver consistent, high-quality clinical education using multiple learning methods
• Build and lead high-performing clinical education teams
• Ensure effective, well-managed simulation lab operations
• Support improved clinical practice, resident safety, and care outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement through evaluation and data-informed insights
• Enable organizational change and innovation
• Increase staff confidence, competence, and engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of clinical education programs across long-term care operations
• Ensure education initiatives align with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Design and oversee education delivery through classroom learning, digital tools, and simulation-based training
• Provide oversight of simulation lab programming, including scenario development, scheduling, and resource utilization
• Champion evidence-informed simulation experiences that strengthen clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication
• Identify opportunities to enhance simulation delivery through tools, technology, and strategic partnerships
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of clinical educators and facilitators
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
• Oversee the development and refresh of education materials including facilitator guides, learner resources, e-learning content, and competency tools
• Apply adult learning principles and innovative teaching strategies
• Collaborate with clinical and quality teams to identify learning needs and address performance gaps
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programs using data and outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field
• Active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or equivalent regulatory body
• Minimum 10 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or education-focused role
• Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum development, and simulation-based learning
• Nurse Educator, Clinical Instructor, and Simulation certifications are preferred
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills
• Experience with learning management systems and simulation technology is an asset
• Passion for person-centered care, quality improvement, and culture transformation
• Ability to travel nationally

Skills Required