NURSE MANAGER

City of Toronto NURSE MANAGER in Toronto, Ontario

Job ID: 54882

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 month) Vacancy

Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 24-MAR-2025 to 07-APR-2025

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support, and homemakers and nurses services. The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager provides nursing leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of high-quality resident care. The Nurse Manager will also work collaboratively with the inter-professional care team to promote evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and innovation, healthy safe work environment, resident and staff satisfaction, and compliance with all legislative requirements.

At Castleview Wychwood Towers, you will lead a collaborative team to shape meaningful care experiences for residents in a welcoming environment. With a focus on evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on senior care.

Overall Job Responsibilities

1. Implement detailed plans and recommend policies and procedures tailored to specific program requirements.
2. Lead and motivate a cohesive team, ensuring high-quality work, continuous learning, and innovation.
3. Supervise daily operations, including staff scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations.
4. Address personnel issues to create a positive work environment.
5. Manage budgets to ensure expenditures stay within approved limits.
6. Foster inter-professional collaboration to ensure high-quality resident care based on best practices.
7. Serve as a resource for families, offering support, guidance, and follow-up on any concerns.
8. Participate in internal and external committees, as assigned by leadership.
9. Review resident and staff data regularly to evaluate care effectiveness and ensure proper documentation standards.

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelors in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O. Reg 246/22).
2. Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or another College of Nurses with ability to obtain registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.
3. Considerable experience in motivating, leading, supervising or managing registered and unregulated staff in a large sized Long-Term Care unionized environment.
4. Considerable experience in geriatric and/or rehabilitation nursing and working with residents with dementia and mental health issues.
5. Knowledge of Long-Term Care legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Residents Bill of Rights, and relevant workplace legislation e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health Safety Act.
6. Ability to drive positive clinical outcomes using knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) 2.0.
7. Skilled in building relationships and working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including residents, families, and community groups.
8. Ability to manage competing priorities and lead change in a fast-paced, complex environment.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including senior management-level presentations.
10. Capable of problem-solving, conflict management, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
11. Ability to foster teamwork and promote excellence in a customer service-focused environment.
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications.
13. Ability to uphold the Toronto Public Service values, promoting equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.