Director of Nursing Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Strategic and experienced Director of Nursing with 12 years of progressive nursing leadership in Ontario long-term care and acute care environments. Seeking an executive nursing leadership role where I can drive clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance to improve resident and patient outcomes.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Clinical programme development and oversight
• Staff recruitment, mentorship, and performance management
• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Regulatory compliance (LTCHA, CNO standards)
• Budget management and resource allocation
• Interdisciplinary team leadership
• Policy and procedure development
• Accreditation and inspection readiness

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Provided strategic and operational leadership to a nursing department of 80+ RNs, RPNs, and PSWs across three care units.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors by 25% and pressure injury rates by 30% over two years.
• Ensured facility compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (LTCHA) and College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) professional standards.
• Managed the annual nursing department budget of $4.2M, optimising staffing levels and reducing overtime costs.
• Oversaw recruitment, orientation, and ongoing professional development of all nursing staff, maintaining a 92% retention rate.

Education

Master of Nursing (MN) or Master of Health Administration (MHA) preferred; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.

Relevant Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) — College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Leadership Certification
• ACLS and CPR