Director of Care

Overview

SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Brantford and Brant County are home to approximately 136,000 residents, offering a relaxed community lifestyle, a diverse economic base, and a rich mix of cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. Situated on the exceptional waters of the Grand River and designated a Canadian Heritage area, Brantford offers a welcoming environment for families and professionals alike.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

John Noble Home is a municipally operated long-term care home jointly owned by the City of Brantford and the County of Brant. The home currently offers 156 long-term care beds with a planned expansion adding 40 new beds, bringing the total to 196. We also operate a community-based day program and a seniors’ apartment building. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-focused care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Administrator, the Director of Care (DOC) provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and clinical services. The DOC ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with legislation, professional standards, and Ministry requirements. The DOC also serves as a senior administrative team member and assumes facility administration in the absence of the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; Gerontology education or diploma preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial / supervisory nursing role in a healthcare setting
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant management experience, preferably in long-term care
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and other applicable legislation
• Experience managing budgets, reporting requirements, and unionized staff
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, and human relations skills
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites as required
• Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 6 months) required prior to hiring

Why Join Us

Salary

Starting rate of $57.29 per hour (based on a 37 ½ hour work week) plus benefits and OMERS pension.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to send a detailed resume and cover letter by Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1 : 00 p.m. , to the attention of :

Human Resources Department

Attn : Sydney Pruder

John Noble Home

97 Mt. Pleasant St.

Brantford, ON N3T 1T5

E-Mail : spruder@jnh.ca

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Information gathered during the recruitment process will only be used for candidate selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

John Noble Home is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are asked to make their needs known in advance.

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