MacLeod Cares is currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse leader to join our team as Director of Facility and Resident Care at our brand-new Mahone Bay Nursing Home. This is a unique opportunity to lead operations and care delivery at a newly opened, state-of-the-art 96-bed facility in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque communities.

MacLeod Cares Mahone Bay Nursing Home is a thoughtfully designed, three-story building with six wings of 16 private rooms, each with its own welcoming common space. The facility also features a hair salon, physiotherapy and occupational therapy rooms, serene outdoor spaces, and the Irene MacLeod Community Room, a gathering space for residents, families, staff, and community members.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Resident Care Services, the Director of Facility and Resident Care is the senior on-site leader responsible for the overall operations of the Home, including resident care, team leadership, financial management, and regulatory compliance. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to both staff and management, with a clear focus on delivering exceptional, person-centered care. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, adaptability, and innovative thinking, along with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage complex responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Build and maintain positive, sustainable relationships with staff, management, residents, families, volunteers, community partners, external stakeholders, and service providers.

· Assume responsibility for overseeing all aspects of resident care delivery.

· Support and promote interdisciplinary care planning and education, taking into consideration each resident’s unique needs.

· Manage all aspects of service delivery and administration in alignment with budgetary and productivity goals.

· Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff performance.

· Actively promote employee engagement, retention, and professional development.

· Foster a positive workplace culture by proactively addressing staff concerns and maintaining open, responsive communication to support employee satisfaction, performance, and retention.

· Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Skills:

· Registered Nurse, BScN preferred

· Current registration with the NSCN

· 3-5 years of nursing leadership or similar

· 3-5 years of staff and financial management

· 3-5 years of facilities management

· Demonstrated leadership skills

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and versatility in a leadership role

We Offer:

• Comprehensive management benefits package, including a health spending account
• Support from centralized departments including Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
• A strong company culture that encourages professional development
• Coverage of annual licensing renewal

MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage everyone to apply.

Application deadline is June 27 at 4pm.

Great people are the foundation of our success!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $129,764.44 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-27