Associate Director of Care (Full Time) - West Oak Village

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare seeks an Associate Director of Care to lead nursing services, develop policies, and ensure high-quality resident care. You will collaborate with the Director of Care to set objectives, supervise staff, and align care with community needs.

Strong leadership, communication, and infection control expertise are essential for maintaining standards and delivering safe care. The role requires RN status with provincial registration, and a Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing in the applicable provincial body.
• Leadership experience in nurse management or supervision.
• Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing philosophy, goals and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Care.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate nursing staff; hire and terminate as needed.
• Oversee resident care planning, quality initiatives and infection control.
• Coordinate with hospital, medical staff and community partners for care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and professional standards; maintain resources.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Infection control

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Master of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

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.

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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.