Resident Care Manager-Nights

Extendicare; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Resident Care Manager to plan, direct and evaluate quality resident care across our Manitoba facilities. You will lead nursing staff, coordinate assessments and care plans, and ensure care aligns with standards and regulations.

You will manage staffing, participate in quality improvement, and collaborate with the care team to deliver person-centred care while upholding our values and ethics. AI tools may assist in recruitment while humans review each application.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long term care at supervisory/management level.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing in a multi-unionized environment.
• Experience with continuous quality improvement / risk management processes and person-centered care philosophy.
• Has knowledge of Manitoba health legislation and standards and MDS / Care Management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership with comprehensive nursing and health care knowledge for long term care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures resident satisfaction and promotes continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists nursing staff with assessments and care plans; develops, implements and reviews them.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring and termination of nursing staff in consultation with the Director of Care.
• Assigns, supervises, and disciplines nursing staff; schedules and replaces staff in absence of department head.
• Manages care issues related to residents, families and advocates; promotes interdisciplinary care.
• Acts as role model by demonstrating clinical expertise and comprehensive knowledge in resident care.
• Provides ongoing staff development and education to improve care quality.
• Supervises building operations in absence of senior management; maintains trust with vulnerable adults.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

People management

Education

Registered nurse with current unrestricted license or eligible for CRNM/CRPNM/BN

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Care or the Director of Health and Wellness, the Resident Care Manager is responsible for the planning, direction and evaluation of quality resident care in accordance with the Mission, Values and Pledge, various standards of practice, regulations and guidelines. The Resident Care Manager ensures optimum delivery of care through effective human resource management, utilization of the nursing process and functioning as an integral member of the management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted;
• Assists nursing staff ensuring that initial / ongoing assessments and care plans are developed, implemented and reviewed;
• Assists with the recruiting / hiring and termination of nursing staff in consultation with the Director of Care;
• Assigns, supervises, and disciplines nursing staff;
• Schedules and replaces staff for all departments in absence of designated department head;
• Responsible for the management of care issues related to residents /family/advocates;
• Promotes and ensures interdisciplinary approach to resident care;
• Acts as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating clinical expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of resident care;
• Provides ongoing staff development and education to improve or enhance the level of care / service provided to the residents;
• Knowledge / experience with MDS / Care Management systems;
• Responsible for overall supervision for entire building in absence of senior management;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• 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;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long term care at the supervisory and / or management level;
• Registered nurse with a current unrestricted license or eligible for registration with CRNM, CRPNM, BN preferred;
• Experience in managing in a multi-unionized environment;
• Experience with continuous quality improvement / risk management processes and person-centred care philosophy;
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has knowledge related to current and applicable Manitoba health legislation and standards, PPCO, workplace safety and health, knowledge / experience with MDS / Care Management systems;
• Demonstrated leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care.

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