Job Description

Position Details:
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
Date Competition Closes: May 19, 2026
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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