Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

The Nurse Practitioner – Long Term Care Homes (NP) reports directly to the Centre Executive Director and the Director of Resident Care or Designate. 

The NP functions in an advanced practice nursing role to promote wellness and health promotion and to provide exemplary quality care through the application of advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills.

The NP practices in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of Yee Hong in compliance with the professional standards of nursing practice as defined by Yee Hong and the ED. Skills and knowledge from the professions of nursing, medicine and healthcare management are integrated within a broad framework of advanced practice. NP practice reflects a balance between interdisciplinary collaboration and autonomous practice.  The NP continuously seeks to improve care processes through the integration and evaluation of standards and feedback from physicians, staff, residents, their families, caregivers and volunteers.

The NP contributes to the quality of resident care through the component roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and leader.  The NP is a member of the Yee Hong Centre Management Team and is expected to support the Nursing management team in performance and probationary reviews.

The emphasis on each of these separate aspects of the role may vary over time in response to the evolving priorities of Yee Hong Centre.   The NP is a critical member of the interprofessional team and will work collaboratively with the Medical Directors and attending physicians to optimize resident care. 

Accountabilities:

The NP practice may include primary responsibility for directing resident care through appropriate use of health care resources, co-coordinating and liaising with the resident care team throughout the continuum of care.

• Provide leadership, teaching and functional guidance to professional staff and other learners from the interprofessional group, including RNs, RPNs and PSWs.

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols; develop and administer a resident care plan appropriate to resident needs, including advocacy and referral to external healthcare services.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and ethics and to interpret and evaluate information in order to make appropriate clinical decisions.

Organization Background:
 
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.
 
Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.
 
Position Summary:
 
In consultation with the Executive Director, plans and develops a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's vision, strategic direction and resident centred approach.
 
Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops high quality nursing and therapy services, and has overall supervision of nursing and restorative care activities
• Develops and implements an effective internal budgeting, expenditure and inventory control system for the department.  Ensures efficient and responsible use of resources
• Ensures adequate staffing to meet the needs of the Nursing Department;  Hires appropriate staff to complement the team, and coaches, develops, monitors and evaluates staff to ensure an agile, effective, efficient and engaged team
• Oversees orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional nursing staff, and performs other staff development functions as required
• Receives and reviews all applications for admission of residents into the LTC home and supervises transfers and discharges of residents
• Promotes a caring environment which is conducive to the provision and practice of therapeutically effective nursing care
• Follows up on resident concerns and advocates on resident's behalf for the promotion of optimal health and independence
• Develops and implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.
• Ensures up-to-date information on residents profile and statistics, and provides timely report to the Executive Director and liaise with the Ministry of Health on relevant issues
• Works with and regularly communicates with attending physicians, pharmacists, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
• Provides leadership and acts as Chair to the Professional Advisory Committee, Registered Nursing Staff Meeting and Nursing Departmental Meeting
• Ensures coordination of resident care with different services, including food services, activation, social work, environmental and rehabilitation services
• Participates in interagency coalition meetings and activities as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director
• Ensures the appropriate supply and control of all pharmaceutical supplies
• Develops, updates, communicates and implements policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issue
• Assists the Executive Director in the general administration of the LTC Home
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

The City of London, is a vibrant and growing hub in southwestern Ontario, located at the forks of the Thames River within close proximity to Lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. With a population of over 480,000, London offers a dynamic mix of urban energy and natural beauty, supported by its extensive tree canopy and green spaces. Recognized as a centre for education, London is home to Western University and Fanshawe College, and boasts a diverse economy anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing technology sector. With strong transportation infrastructure, including rail, major highways, and the London International Airport, London serves as an important hub for business, education, and community life in the region.
 
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Director, Long?Term Care provides strategic and operational leadership as Administrator of Dearness Home. The role oversees all aspects of long?term care operations, including residential services, the Adult Day Program, and community?based homemaking services. Accountable for high?quality, resident?centred care, the Director ensures operational excellence, financial stewardship, and full compliance with provincial legislation and accreditation standards. As a senior leader, the Director contributes to corporate strategy, drives division?wide planning and performance, and maintains effective relationships with Council, government partners, and community stakeholders, while advancing workforce engagement, labour relations, equity, safety, and continuous improvement in a complex, unionized healthcare environment.

Expected Compensation Range: $156,793 - $205,670 CAD
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
 
To Apply
For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31189/ by June 9, 2026.
 
We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
 
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City of London is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and the City of London  throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
 
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