Director of Care (DOC) - Full time - York

Extendicare

$110K — $140K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Master's degree preferred.
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse registration with the provincial licensing body.
  • Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; 2 years in a leadership role in long-term care.
  • Familiarity with long-term care regulations and best practices.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with quality improvement initiatives and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the resident care team to foster collaboration and accountability.
  • Ensure care staff receive necessary training and promote professional development.
  • Oversee financial management and budget preparation for nursing department.
  • Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Manage clinical risks and implement actions for critical incidents.
  • Implement quality improvement initiatives enhancing resident safety and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with leadership and community health partners to optimize resident care.

Benefits

  • Continuous mentorship and support for lifelong learning opportunities.
  • Career advancement prospects within the organization.
  • A meaningful work experience enriching the lives of others.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Robust benefits package.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Director of Care - Full time - York
Key Outcomes:
• Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and the ongoing improvement of quality
care.
• Attain highresident 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 qualityand clinical indicators for residents through the
effective execution of required clinical programs.
• Foster apositive culture and employee experience, driving an increase in overall
employee engagement compared to the previous year.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory complianceregarding resident plan of care, as well as
organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
•Cultivate - lead the resident care team, providing day-to-day guidance and fostering a
positive work environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, drives high
performance and ensures retention by delivering an exceptional employee experience.
•Train - Ensure that all care staff receive the education required for the effective
performance of their roles and promoting professional development.
•Financial stewardship - Manage the care staff complement consistent with the
Extendicare model of care that meets the provincial/legislated hours of care. Oversee
the financial management, including assisting with budget preparation and variance
analysis of the nursing department
•Comply - Monitor and ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, licensing
requirements, accreditation standards and labour and employment standards, including
timely investigations and consistent action planning.
•Risk Management - Identify and manage resident issues as they arise, and ensure
clinical risks are mitigated and immediate action taken on critical incidents in keeping
with regulatory requirements.
•Customer Service - By employing the customer service mindset, accept and respond
to feedback (complaints, recognition or suggestions) from residents, families,
vendors and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.
•Resident Care - Oversee resident assessment and care planning processes, ensuring
personalized care plans are developed and implemented based on resident
preferences.
•Collaborate - Participate actively and collaborate with the leadership team and liaise
with care staff, residents and families to deliver and optimize resident care.
•Improve - Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety,
wellness and satisfaction, because we are relentless in our efforts to improve.
•Strategic planning – in support of the home level strategic priorities, develop the
operational plans with respect to clinical operations and staffing, which support and
enhance resident care.
•Community partnership - engage with vendors on quality initiatives and training
requirements, collaborate with community health partners for the betterment of
resident care
•Values Alignment - Uphold and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
and philosophy regarding ethics, morality, and integrity
Qualifications:
•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
Core Competencies
•Business Knowledge
•Industry/Regulatory Knowledge
•Program Administration
•People Management
•Customer Service
•Priority Management
Attributes of an Effective Leader
•Strategy Development: Understands the organization’s strategy and sets priorities
to make it happen
•Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselves and
others responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
•Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and works effectively with
others with the ability to influence
•Effective Communication: Actively listens, seeking to understand all perspectives
and communicates with respect
•Problem Solving: Recognizes and takes ownership to resolve issues outside of clear
role mandate
•Builds High Performing Teams: Builds the capability of individuals and teams
through continuous feedback, coaching, and a commitment to learning and
development
•Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Uses data to identify and measure
performance and develop solutions to motivate improvement.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
•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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