Director of Care

Director of Care 

Red Deer, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready for your next career move and perhaps a change of scenery?

We are partnering with a well-established Canadian seniors care organization to recruit a Director of Care (DOC) for a long-term care home in Red Deer, Alberta . This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you will have a direct impact on resident care, team culture, clinical excellence and the overall success of the home.

For candidates considering relocation, Red Deer offers an appealing balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Located in Central Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton, the city offers the amenities of a larger centre while maintaining a strong sense of community, easy access to nature and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work.

The Opportunity

As Director of Care, you will lead the home's nursing and resident care operations while developing and supporting a high-performing team of healthcare professionals.

This role is ideal for a compassionate and accountable nursing leader who enjoys developing people, improving clinical outcomes and creating an environment where residents, families and team members feel heard, supported and valued.

You will work closely with the home's leadership team and have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, quality improvement, staffing strategies and the resident experience.

What You'll Lead

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  Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to the resident care team, building a positive culture focused on collaboration, accountability and high performance.



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  Oversee resident assessments, care planning and clinical programs to ensure individualized, resident-centred care.



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  Coach, mentor and develop nursing and care staff while ensuring employees receive the education and training required to succeed in their roles.



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  Support recruitment, retention, employee engagement and the ongoing development of a strong clinical team.



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  Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives focused on resident safety, wellness and satisfaction.



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  Ensure compliance with provincial healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards and organizational policies.



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  Lead and support investigations, critical incident management, clinical risk mitigation and corrective action planning.



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  Partner with residents and families, responding to concerns and feedback with professionalism, empathy and timely follow-through.



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  Manage nursing department staffing levels and support budget preparation, financial stewardship and variance analysis.



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  Develop operational plans related to clinical services and staffing that align with the home's broader strategic priorities.



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  Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, community health partners and external vendors to enhance resident care and clinical practice.



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  Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities, measure performance and continuously improve outcomes.

What You Bring

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  Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent nursing degree; Master's degree is considered an asset.



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  Current and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) , or eligibility to obtain Alberta registration.



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  Minimum 5 years of nursing experience .



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  Minimum 2 years of leadership experience within long-term care or another healthcare environment.



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  Strong understanding of long-term care operations, clinical standards, regulatory compliance and resident-centred care.



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  Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop nursing teams.



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  Experience with quality improvement initiatives and improving clinical or resident outcomes.



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  Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.



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  Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, employees, physicians and interdisciplinary partners.



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  Comfortable using electronic health records and other healthcare technology.

The Leader We're Looking For

You don't simply manage a nursing department, you build a team around a shared standard of excellent care.

You are someone who takes ownership, communicates openly and respectfully, and is comfortable making decisions in a complex healthcare environment. You understand how to balance resident needs, employee engagement, regulatory expectations and operational priorities while keeping quality of care at the centre of your decisions.

Most importantly, you genuinely enjoy developing people and creating an environment where both residents and employees can thrive.

Why Consider Red Deer?

Red Deer is centrally located along Alberta's major Calgary-Edmonton corridor, providing easy access to both cities while offering its own healthcare services, schools, recreation, shopping and community amenities.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the city is known for its extensive park and trail network, with more than 110 kilometres of trails running throughout the community.

Whether you're already living elsewhere in Alberta or considering a move from another province, this could be an opportunity to combine your next career step with a new lifestyle.

What's Offered

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  Competitive compensation



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  Comprehensive benefits package



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  Employee and Family Assistance Program



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  Ongoing mentorship and leadership support



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  Professional development and continuous learning opportunities



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  Career growth and advancement opportunities within a large Canadian seniors care organization



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  A meaningful leadership role where your work directly impacts residents, families and employees

Interested in Making a Move?

If you're an experienced RN leader who is ready to take ownership of a nursing department, build a strong team and make a meaningful impact in long-term care, we would love to connect.

Candidates currently living outside Red Deer are encouraged to apply.

This is a confidential search. Additional details regarding the organization and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.