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Health And Wellness Manager

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Comfort Of Living
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Nursing Home
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 80000 CAD Yearly CAD 70000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Health and Wellness Manager, where your leadership and clinical expertise will drive exceptional patient care and foster a vibrant, supportive environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive health services, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the highest standards of safety, compassion, and efficiency. Your passion for promoting wellness and your extensive healthcare background will empower you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse patient populations across various care settings.

Duties
  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and personal care teams, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.
  • Oversee resident assessments, individualized care plans, medication management, and ongoing clinical monitoring to meet each resident's changing needs.
  • Ensure compliance with the Retirement Homes Act (RHA),
    RHRA standards, infection prevention and control (IPAC) requirements, and all applicable provincial regulations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, and community partners to coordinate resident care and support seamless transitions.
  • Lead the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, coaching, and performance management of clinical staff while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
  • Monitor quality indicators, conduct clinical audits, investigate incidents, and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and regulatory compliance.
  • Support occupancy growth by participating in resident assessments, admissions, family meetings, and interdisciplinary care planning while promoting an exceptional resident and family experience.
Requirements
  • Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a retirement home, long-term care, or seniors' healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated experience leading memory care and dementia care programs
    , with a strong understanding of person-centred care, responsive behaviours, and cognitive support strategies.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Retirement Homes Act (RHA), RHRA regulations, infection prevention and control (IPAC), medication management, and quality assurance standards.
  • Proven ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and lead multidisciplinary healthcare teams while fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture.
  • Experience coordinating care with physicians, nurse practitioners, hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO), Alzheimer's Society, and other community healthcare partners.
  • Strong clinical knowledge in resident assessments, care planning, medication management, chronic disease management, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
  • Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
  • GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approaches) certification or coach designation.
  • PIECES training and experience implementing dementia care best practices.
  • Experience developing and leading specialized memory care programs.

Embark on a rewarding career that combines leadership with compassionate healthcare delivery! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise can thrive while positively impacting lives every day.

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person

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