Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care in collaboration with the Director of Care, is responsible for developing the philosophy of nursing, statement of purpose for nursing services, goals and objectives, policies and procedures and the description of nursing functions. Key Responsibilities In collaboration with the Director of Care: To collaborate with the Executive Director to select, orient and monitor the performance of departmental and program managers; To plan, direct , develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care services; To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community; To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the Nursing department; To maintain the nursing department in accordance with legislative and professional standards; To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the home; To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote or terminate care staff; To ensure quality care and a safe, effective and efficient work environment; To ensure the availability and maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and equipment to meet the departmental needs in a fiscally responsible manner; To discuss and collaborate with the Director of Care on issues relating to Infection Control and co-ordinate associated monitoring activities within the home; To assume responsibilities of the Director of Care as required in their absence; To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it; To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted; To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred Current CPR designation is required Demonstrated leadership and communication skills Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Time Type:

Full time

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.

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.

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.

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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.