Director of Care

Ajax, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$107,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead and oversee departmental operations and resident care, ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, accreditation standards, and nursing practice requirements. Manage budgets, staffing, training, and team development while advising clinical teams and improving care delivery through planning and stakeholder collaboration.

Job details

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Director of Care(RN) to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional Benefits Include Approximate annual salary range: $90,000 - $107,000 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About The Opportunity Supports, promotes, and evaluates resident care from an allied health perspective, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for residents. Provides leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation Monitors policy & procedure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, and communicates changes to same Establishes and maintains guidelines for staffing to assure optimal resident care. Provides ongoing training and education Manages the professional development of the team Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to company policy Holds regular departmental meetings and team talks Takes every reasonable precaution in all circumstances to ensure the health and safety of team members and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely Manages the operating budget for designated departments; recommends cost effective use of resources Lead, mentor and develop direct reports to maximize productivity, job satisfaction, and resident services Provide leadership and direction to the care/service team by fostering and promoting new initiatives Provides clinical leadership support to the Health and Wellness Managers and clinical team members as applicable Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to Health and Wellness Managers and interdisciplinary team Recommends and initiates long-range planning strategies for improvement of care delivery services Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures Manages the operating budget for designated departments; recommends cost effective use of resources Encourages and promotes relationships with ALL stakeholders Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation This position requires regular weekend work (either Saturday or Sunday or every second weekend – TBD). About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: A Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, and are currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario Minimum (10) ten years’ nursing experience which includes two years’ clinical and five years’ administrative experience or equivalent Master of Nursing considered an asset Proof Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment of valid CPR/First Aide Certification required Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate resident care services with the needs of the organization Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and performance manage others Ability to understand basic financial and accounting principles to make sound decisions. Includes skills such as budgeting, understanding and interpreting financial statements, forecasting, understanding revenue and funding models A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and at least 10 years of nursing experience, including clinical and administrative experience. Candidates need leadership, care coordination, and basic financial skills; a Master of Nursing is an asset, and valid CPR/First Aid certification and background checks are required.