Director of Care – Full Time

Extendicare

Director of Care leading a high performing team dedicated to ensuring care for residents in long-term care home. Overseeing operations, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives for best practices.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeBrandon • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the Extendicare purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading a high performing team dedicated to ensuring all residents receive the care they need.
Manage all aspects of care operations, ensuring best practices consistent with Extendicare, Accreditation standards, and provincial regulations.
Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and the ongoing improvement of quality care.
Attain high resident and family engagement as measured through Experience Survey Results, by caring for each person as we would our own family.
Consistently meet or exceed all quality and clinical indicators for residents through the effective execution of required clinical programs.
Foster a positive culture and employee experience, driving an increase in overall employee engagement compared to the previous year.
Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance regarding resident plan of care, as well as organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Cultivate - lead the resident care team, providing day-to-day guidance and fostering a positive work environment.
Train - Ensure that all care staff receive the education required for the effective performance of their roles.
Oversee the financial management and staffing consistent with the Extendicare model of care.
Monitor and ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards and labour and employment standards.
Identify and manage resident issues as they arise and ensure clinical risks are mitigated.
Accept and respond to feedback from residents, families, vendors and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.
Oversee resident assessment and care planning processes, ensuring personalized care plans are developed and implemented based on resident preferences.
Participate actively and collaborate with the leadership team and liaise with care staff, residents, and families.
Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety, wellness and satisfaction.
Develop operational plans with respect to clinical operations and staffing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Master's degree preferred.
Current and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, in addition to at least 2 years in a leadership role in a long-term care facility or other health facility.
Working knowledge of long-term care regulations, standards, and best practices.
Demonstrated expertise in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and build positive relationships.
Proven track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive resident outcomes.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant technology.
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

nursingleadershipquality improvementclinical programsfinancial managementresident assessmentcare planningregulatory compliancelong-term care regulationselectronic health records

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationadvocacyempathyteam leadershipemployee engagementproblem-solvingpositive culturefeedback responsiveness

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in NursingMaster's degree in NursingRegistered Nurse license