Director of Care

Maxwell Management Group Ltd.; Winchester; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundas Manor in Winchester, Ontario seeks a Director of Care (DOC) to lead the Nursing Department, guide clinical practice, and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care. Reporting to the Administrator, the DOC will align staffing, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance with strategic goals as the home expands from 98 to 128 beds, opening in early 2027.

The role requires strong nursing leadership, regulatory expertise, and budgeting Acumen, with the possibility to assume broader

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Leadership experience in a health-care setting, preferably in long-term care.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Experience managing budgets and staffing in a larger care home.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Nursing Department and oversee resident care services.
• Guide clinical practice, staffing, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee annual budget, expenditures, and clinical documentation for funding.
• Collaborate with Administrator and management on strategic planning and accreditation.
• Step into the Administrator role during absences and provide wider home leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Clinical Nursing

Budgeting/Financial Oversight

Vulnerable Sector Screening

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

RN EC (asset)

Job description

About Our Client

Dundas Manor is a non-profit long-term care home in Winchester, Ontario, governed by a Board of Directors and committed to providing quality care, resident safety, and a supportive environment for older adults. As the home prepares for an exciting period of growth, it is planning to expand from its current 98 beds to a new 128-bed home, projected to open next door to the existing residence in early 2027.

Position Overview

Dundas Manor is seeking an experienced Director of Care (DOC) to provide strategic leadership to its Nursing Department, oversee resident care services, and support the continued delivery of high-quality, resident-centred care. Reporting to the Administrator, the DOC will guide clinical practice, nursing operations, staffing, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and resource management. This is an opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to sustain high standards of care while helping the organization prepare for the operational and clinical demands of an expanded residence.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead Through a Major Expansion: Help prepare the Nursing Department for Dundas Manor’s planned transition from 98 to 128 beds, with the new home projected to open in early 2027.


• Shape Clinical Standards at Scale: Lead nursing operations, staffing plans, and resident care systems as the home prepares to serve a larger resident population.


• Influence Decisions Beyond the Nursing Department: Contribute to strategic planning, accreditation activities, quality improvement, and risk management while working closely with the Administrator and management team.


• Connect Clinical Quality With Financial Accountability: Oversee the Nursing Department’s annual budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure clinical documentation supports appropriate resident funding.


• Step Into Broader Home Leadership When Needed: Assume the Administrator’s role and overall management of the home during their absence, offering a wider leadership remit beyond nursing services.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), with annual licensing requirements maintained.


• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred; a Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) or Registered Nurse, Extended Class (RN EC) is an asset.


• Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience is mandatory.


• Long-Term Care Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care home, in accordance with Ministry of Long-Term Care requirements.


• Long-Term Care Experience: Experience in a long-term care setting is an asset, including one year working with older adults or in the LTC sector.


• Clinical & Regulatory Expertise: Strong clinical skills, knowledge of gerontological nursing practice, and extensive knowledge of Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.


• Additional Requirements: Current Vulnerable Sector Screening and a clear criminal record. Bilingualism is an asset.

Compensation

• The Director of Care position offers an annual salary of $120,000, with potential flexibility for an especially experienced DOC.

**Vacancy Status:** This posting is for an existing vacancy.