Director of Facility & Resident Care

MacLeod Cares; Town of Mahone Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLeod Cares seeks a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse leader as the Director of Facility and Resident Care for their new Mahone Bay Nursing Home. This role involves strategic operations management, staff leadership, and delivering exceptional, person-centered care in a supportive community setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive management benefits package

Support from centralized departments

Strong company culture

Coverage of annual licensing renewal

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Financial and facilities management expertise required.
• Strong clinical expertise with a focus on person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations of the facility including resident care and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage service delivery.
• Promote interdisciplinary care planning and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Flexibility

Versatility

Education

BScN

Registered Nurse (current registration with the NSCN)

Job description

MacLeod Cares is currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse leader to join our team as Director of Facility and Resident Care at our brand-new Mahone Bay Nursing Home. This is a unique opportunity to lead operations and care delivery at a newly opened, state-of-the-art 96-bed facility in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque communities.

MacLeod Cares Mahone Bay Nursing Home is a thoughtfully designed, three-story building with six wings of 16 private rooms, each with its own welcoming common space. The facility also features a hair salon, physiotherapy and occupational therapy rooms, serene outdoor spaces, and the Irene MacLeod Community Room, a gathering space for residents, families, staff, and community members.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Resident Care Services, the Director of Facility and Resident Care is the senior on-site leader responsible for the overall operations of the Home, including resident care, team leadership, financial management, and regulatory compliance. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to both staff and management, with a clear focus on delivering exceptional, person-centered care. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, adaptability, and innovative thinking, along with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage complex responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Build and maintain positive, sustainable relationships with staff, management, residents, families, volunteers, community partners, external stakeholders, and service providers.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing all aspects of resident care delivery.
• Support and promote interdisciplinary care planning and education, taking into consideration each resident’s unique needs.
• Manage all aspects of service delivery and administration in alignment with budgetary and productivity goals.
• Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff performance.
• Actively promote employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Foster a positive workplace culture by proactively addressing staff concerns and maintaining open, responsive communication to support employee satisfaction, performance, and retention.
• Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Skills :

• Registered Nurse, BScN preferred
• Current registration with the NSCN
• 3-5 years of nursing leadership or similar
• 3-5 years of staff and financial management
• 3-5 years of facilities management
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and versatility in a leadership role

We Offer :

• Comprehensive management benefits package, including a health spending account
• Support from centralized departments including Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
• A strong company culture that encourages professional development
• Coverage of annual licensing renewal

MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage everyone to apply.

Great people are the foundation of our success!

Please send your resume to by June 27, 2025 at 4 : 00 p.m.

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