Director of Care - Full Time - Kirkland Lake

Job Description

Director of Care – Full time - Extendicare Kirkland Lake

The Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the home to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care.

• Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

• Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

• Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required;

• At least three years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education

• Effective human relation skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.