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Director, Clinical Training & Simulation Jobs in Toronto at MedMatch Recruitment
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Director, Clinical Training and Simulation- Long Term Care
Reporting into senior clinical operations leadership, the Director, Clinical Training and Simulation provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership for clinical education and simulation initiatives across long-term care operations. This role is accountable for advancing clinical capability, strengthening staff confidence, and supporting safe, high-quality resident care through modern, experiential learning approaches. The ideal candidate is a Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse with strong long-term care experience, a background in adult education, and a passion for hands-on learning.
Role Impact and Outcomes
- Deliver consistent, high-quality clinical education using multiple learning methods
- Build and lead high-performing clinical education teams
- Ensure effective, well-managed simulation lab operations
- Support improved clinical practice, resident safety, and care outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement through evaluation and data-informed insights
- Enable organizational change and innovation
- Increase staff confidence, competence, and engagement
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of clinical education programs across long-term care operations
- Ensure education initiatives align with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Design and oversee education delivery through classroom learning, digital tools, and simulation-based training
- Provide oversight of simulation lab programming, including scenario development, scheduling, and resource utilization
- Champion evidence-informed simulation experiences that strengthen clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication
- Identify opportunities to enhance simulation delivery through tools, technology, and strategic partnerships
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of clinical educators and facilitators
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
- Oversee the development and refresh of education materials including facilitator guides, learner resources, e-learning content, and competency tools
- Apply adult learning principles and innovative teaching strategies
- Collaborate with clinical and quality teams to identify learning needs and address performance gaps
- Evaluate the effectiveness of education programs using data and outcomes
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field
- Active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or equivalent regulatory body
- Minimum 10 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or education-focused role
- Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum development, and simulation-based learning
- Nurse Educator, Clinical Instructor, and Simulation certifications are preferred
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills
- Experience with learning management systems and simulation technology is an asset
- Passion for person-centered care, quality improvement, and culture transformation
- Ability to travel nationally
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Title: Director, Clinical Training & Simulation
Company: MedMatch Recruitment
Location: Toronto
