Long-Term Care Learning Specialist, Temporary Full Time, Long Term Care Administration

Job Code: 26682

Status : Temporary Full Time (Up to 10 months)

Location : Providence Manor

Union : Non-Union

Wage : $45.06 - $53.02/hr

Posting Period: August 27, 2026 - September 2, 2026

Working under the direction of the Administrator, and in collaboration with the Director/Assistant Directors of Care and educational partners, the Long-term Care Learning Specialist, Quality Coordinator assists clinical and other house staff in preparing for contemporary practice through the provision of education, professional development and quality improvement activities. The Long-term Care Learning Specialist, Quality Coordinator supports staff to acquire and maintain core competencies, knowledge and skills reflective of the most current evidence-informed care and service. The Long-term Care Learning Specialist, Quality Coordinator will promote training and development to individual staff members’ professional accountability for reflective practice and self-directed learning plans.

The Long-term Care Learning Specialist, Quality Coordinator will ensure that educational, professional practice and quality improvement activities reflect the Mission, Vision and Values, strategic direction, goals and priorities of Providence Care.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Baccalaureate in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience of practice and experience in a similar role
• Current unrestricted registration to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Degree, diploma or Certificate in Adult Education or minimum of five years’ experience in leading quality improvement activities and teaching adults in a health-related field and/or environment.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in varied and relevant and clinical areas providing direct care.
• Other relevant certifications including current ACLS and First Aid
• Public speaking in front of audiences ranging in size from one individual to numbers in the hundreds.
• Experience in using quality improvement tools and methodologies in leading improvement and change initiatives

Position Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the Director/Assistant Director of Care to:
• advance professional nursing competencies based on the College of Nurses of Ontario and best practice standards through implementation and education of best practice approach
• develop and deliver evidence-informed education material, ensuring knowledge transfer into educational plans
• Ensures education is organized and consistent with the competencies of the audience staff group, i.e. Nursing, Facilities, FANS, Allied, Recreation etc.
• Presents and facilitates educational programs and in-services and evaluates these activities after each session and annually in accordance with Ministry requirements.
• Contributes to the development, coordinates and implements a competency based inter-professional orientation program, as well as ongoing educational opportunities and quality improvement programs and services in the Home.
• Integrates diverse and inclusive concepts into current clinical and service practices. Serves as a formal and informal resource by assisting staff in identifying individual and cohort learning needs and suitable internal/external resources to meet those needs.
• Plans, coordinates and provides effective education to staff to support knowledge, skills and attitude requisite for safe, competent and effective practice, care and service delivery in collaboration with the most appropriate departmental leader, including but not limited to Director/Assistant Director of Care, FANS, Recreation, Facilities, etc. for such educational activities as new policies, procedures, equipment

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston

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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.