Director of Care (DOC) - Full Time (FT) - Red River Place - Relocation Bonus Available

Director of Care – Red River Place, Selkirk, Manitoba

Extendicare invites you to lead our long‑term care home at Red River Place, located in Selkirk, Manitoba. As Director of Care, you will champion a resident‑centered culture, ensuring high quality, safe, and compassionate care for all residents while fostering an engaging team environment.

Key Outcomes

Advocate for resident safety and continual quality improvement.

Achieve high resident and family engagement measured by survey results.

Consistently meet or exceed quality and clinical performance indicators.

Drive increased employee engagement and positive culture.

Maintain regulatory compliance for care plans, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the resident‑care team, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Oversee staff education, training, and professional development.

Manage financial stewardship of the care staff complement and nursing budget.

Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, licensing, accreditation, and employment standards.

Identify and address resident issues, manage clinical risks, and respond to critical incidents.

Maintain a customer‑service mindset, responding to feedback from residents, families, vendors, and staff with empathy.

Supervise resident assessment and care‑planning processes, ensuring personalized care plans.

Collaborate with the leadership team, residents, and families to optimize resident care.

Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety, wellness, and satisfaction.

Support home‑level strategic priorities, developing operational and staffing plans for resident care.

Engage vendors and community health partners for quality initiatives and training.

Uphold and promote Extendicare’s Mission, Vision, Values, ethics, morality, and integrity.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred.

Registered Nurse with unrestricted provincial license.

Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role in long‑term care.

Working knowledge of long‑term care regulations, standards, and best practices.

Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives with positive resident outcomes.

Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Core Competencies

Business Knowledge

Industry / Regulatory Knowledge

Program Administration

People Management

Customer Service

Priority Management

Attributes of an Effective Leader

Strategic development and priority setting.

Self‑motivation and results orientation.

Collaboration and influence.

Effective communication and active listening.

Problem solving and ownership of issues.

Building high‑performing teams and continuous coaching.

What Extendicare Has To Offer

Continuous mentorship and life‑long learning opportunities.

Career advancement within a growing organization.

A rewarding work experience that enriches lives.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

A robust benefits package.

Time Type

Full time.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Total rewards include comprehensive benefits for health, financial well‑being, and career growth. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process. We may use AI tools to support recruitment stages; AI does not replace human judgment. All data processing details are available upon request. Extendicare is committed to an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

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