Director of Care (2026-0183)

Position Status: Regular Full Time Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning EQual Program  Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non-Union Management Rate of Pay: $60.79 - $67.08 PCN: FANCSM04

 

 

 

Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care for Unit 1 West, Fanning Centre provides overall operational and clinical leadership for a specialized Long Term Care unit serving younger adults with physical, cognitive and behavioral needs. The Director of Care ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, harm-reduction-focused care that reflects the unique needs of clients with complex psychosocial histories, responsive behaviours, and substance use considerations. This role leads interdisciplinary teams in delivering resident-centred care grounded in dignity, choice, safety, and equity, while aligning with Carewest’s strategic priorities, legislative requirements, and accreditation standards.

 

 

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care for younger adults in Long Term Care.

• Lead the development and oversight of behaviour management approaches, ensuring consistent, ethical, and person-centred responses to responsive behaviours.

• Promote a culture of accountability and learning by ensuring staff feel supported to report concerns, participate in safety planning, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Interdisciplinary Team Leadership

• Lead interdisciplinary teams to work to full scope of practice

• Build staff capacity through coaching, support, and reflective practice.

• Oversee talent acquisition, employee development and performance evaluations for the portfolio Change Management & Quality Improvement • Lead change initiatives

• Analyze trends related to behaviours, incidents, and substance use, identifying gaps and implementing improvement strategies.

• Ensure continuous quality improvement aligned with best practices, accreditation standards, and EQuaL program priorities. Governance & Program Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal partners, specialty services, and external stakeholders to support integrated, coordinated care for EQuaL clients with complex needs. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Continuing Care Health Service Standards, Accommodation Standards, and organizational

• Promote proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Optimize financial and operational resources to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline required; advanced education or leadership training preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in continuing care or a related healthcare setting serving individuals with complex care needs.

• Current registration with a relevant health professional regulatory body. • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations including CCHSS, Accommodation Standards, and accreditation requirements.

• Proven ability to lead change, engage staff, and navigate complex clinical and operational challenges.

• Strong business acumen and systems thinking to support sustainable, high-quality care delivery