Director of Care

Baptist Housing; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Director of Care to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional, person-centred care for seniors. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of residents while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining high nursing standards and compliance with legal and organizational requirements. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community awaits you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration in good standing with BCCNM.
• 5+ years of Health Care Management experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate clinical resources and services.
• Lead strategic planning and monitor quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Care Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate of a recognized school of nursing

Coursework in Leadership and Management

Job description

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Director of Care, you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all clinical resources, services, and programs at our Inglewood Care Community in West Vancouver.

About The Role

As the Director of Care, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a dedicated team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care that enhances the quality of life for our residents. You will oversee the day-to-day coordination, supervision, and future development of all clinical programs, ensuring they meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. Working closely with the Administrator and key partners, you will ensure that care programs align with our person-centred Wellness Model and support resident autonomy, dignity, and privacy. In this role, you will lead strategic planning and monitor quality improvement initiatives. You will also provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining high standards of nursing practice and ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and organizational requirements. Through your dedication and vision, you will help shape a culture that promotes innovation, growth, and excellence in resident care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized school of nursing
• Current RN registration in good standing with BCCNM
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Coursework in Leadership and Management
• Two years nursing experience in gerontology
• Five years Health Care Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

About You

You are a compassionate leader who deeply aligns with Baptist Housing's values, embodying empathy, respect, and a genuine love for serving seniors. Your passion for supporting the unique needs of the elderly drives your commitment to fostering an environment of care and dignity. With a positive, 'can do' attitude, you approach challenges with flexibility and adaptability, always ready to inspire and motivate others toward shared goals. As a servant leader, you have a natural ability to coach, mentor, and guide others, empowering your team to succeed. You possess well-developed leadership and management skills, with a focus on fostering collaboration and positive outcomes, even in times of conflict. You are a critical thinker who excels at problem-solving and time management, ensuring efficient and effective operations within your department. Your strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to articulate vision and provide clear direction. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you thrive in dynamic environments, responding with poise to changing circumstances and emergencies.

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

How To Apply

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