Full Time Care Coordinator

Director of Care
Red Deer, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent
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.
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.
Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to the resident care team, building a positive culture focused on collaboration, accountability and high performance.
Oversee resident assessments, care planning and clinical programs to ensure individualized, resident-centred care.
Coach, mentor and develop nursing and care staff while ensuring employees receive the education and training required to succeed in their roles.
Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives focused on resident safety, wellness and satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with provincial healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards and organizational policies.
Lead and support investigations, critical incident management, clinical risk mitigation and corrective action planning.
Partner with residents and families, responding to concerns and feedback with professionalism, empathy and timely follow-through.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, community health partners and external vendors to enhance resident care and clinical practice.
Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities, measure performance and continuously improve outcomes.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent nursing degree; Master's degree is considered an asset.
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience within long-term care or another healthcare environment.
Strong understanding of long-term care operations, clinical standards, regulatory compliance and resident-centred care.
Experience with quality improvement initiatives and improving clinical or resident outcomes.
Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, employees, physicians and interdisciplinary partners.
Comfortable using electronic health records and other healthcare technology.
You don't simply manage a nursing department, you build a team around a shared standard of excellent care.
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.
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.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Career growth and advancement opportunities within a large Canadian seniors care organization
A meaningful leadership role where your work directly impacts residents, families and employees
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.