Director of Facility & Resident Care

MacLeod Cares; Town of Mahone Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mahone Bay is looking for a compassionate Director of Facility and Resident Care. This leadership role involves managing the newly opened nursing home and ensuring high-quality, person-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a positive workplace culture. Benefits include a comprehensive management package, professional development, and annual licensing coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive management benefits package

Support from centralized departments

Strong company culture fostering professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing leadership or similar experience.
• 3-5 years of staff and financial management.
• 3-5 years of facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of resident care delivery.
• Manage service delivery and administration.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution skills

Flexibility and versatility

Education

Registered Nurse, BScN preferred

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.
• Oversee all aspects of resident care delivery.
• Support and promote interdisciplinary care planning and education, considering each resident’s unique needs.
• Manage service delivery and administration aligning with budgetary and productivity goals.
• Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff performance.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through open communication and addressing staff concerns.
• Uphold 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 experience
• 3-5 years of staff and financial management
• 3-5 years of facilities management
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility and versatility in leadership roles

We Offer :

• Comprehensive management benefits package, including a health spending account
• Support from centralized departments like Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
• A strong company culture fostering 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 by June 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.