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Maxwell Management Group Ltd. is proud to partner with Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home (County of Dufferin) in search of a Director of Resident Care to join their team.

Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home provides resident-centred care in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Guided by the County’s mission, vision, and values, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our residents while fostering respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence across all levels of care. We are also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our workplace.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Director of Resident Care is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the care services of the nursing department at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home. This role ensures that resident care philosophy, goals, objectives, and procedures are developed, interpreted, and implemented effectively to meet the total needs of residents. The Director provides leadership, guidance, and professional advice to nursing staff, service providers, and teams, while fostering a resident-centered, inclusive, and safe environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily operations of the Nursing division, including staffing, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Develop and implement the Nursing division’s philosophy, goals, and objectives in alignment with the Home’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with the Residents’ Bill of Rights, Ministry of Long-Term Care legislation, and professional nursing standards.
• Oversee quality management and risk management initiatives to maintain safe and effective care practices.
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with residents, families, staff, and external service providers.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional advice to nursing staff and service providers to support departmental excellence.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree.
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Membership with the Gerontological Nursing Association (GNA) or Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable.
• Administrator’s Certificate, CPR (Health Care Provider Level C), and First Aid certifications are an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years in progressively responsible nursing roles, preferably in long-term care.
• Experience in a unionized work environment.
• At least two (2) years in a leadership role such as Associate Director of Care, Director of Resident Care, or Nurse Manager is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Satisfactory police vulnerable sector screening.
• Two-step Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to work in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

• A highly competitive compensation package has been designed to attract star performers.

If thisopportunity is not a fit for your background and experienceplease feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

We are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity.

If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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