Director of Care

Director of Care (RN Only)- 1 Year Contract

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

About the Role

Are you a driven clinical leader looking to make an impact? Are you passionate about senior care? Our next Director of Care is a values-driven leader with a passion for overseeing and managing the clinical program. Your strong clinical skills and compassion for delivering exceptional care will enable you to provide top-notch, individualized service to our residents. You'll excel at resident and employee safety and well-being, and your expertise in hiring and training superstar clinical experts will ensure a highly effective team. As a dedicated clinician, you'll deliver best-in-class care to our residents, living our values and inspiring your team to do the same.

You will work closely with the Executive Director, regional clinical team, and departmental managers to maximize resident satisfaction, ensuring a positive living experience for our residents. Cultivating strong relationships with residents, family members, employees, managers, and regional support teams and agencies will be integral to fostering a supportive and caring community for our residents.

You'll participate in care conferences, conduct resident assessments, and develop service plans, ensuring individualized care for each resident. You will diligently adhere to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal acts and regulations, ensuring legal and ethical compliance in all aspects of resident care.

Perks And Benefits For The Director Of Care

• Competitive Compensation Package: Lucrative compensation package including a competitive salary, eligibility for the department manager bonus plan, and annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: An extensive four-week onboarding program designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to excel.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Opportunities to work closely with Regional and National teams for guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Dedicated Support: Access to dedicated support staff and resources, including administrative, operational, legal, and financial support.
• Flexible Benefits Plan: A comprehensive benefits plan including medical coverage, health and dental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an RRSP matching program.
• Generous Time Off: Four weeks of vacation per year, plus additional sick and personal days.
• Rewards and Recognition: Acknowledgment through a service awards program and celebration stations.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression within the organization, including opportunities for regional and national positions.

Skills For Success

• Clinical competence
• Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios
• Strong people leadership skills
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Effective emotional support
• Empathy and compassion
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations
• A team player, collaborative
• Technical proficiency with better than average computer skills
• Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality
• Advocate for residents rights and needs
• Keen on continuous learning

Your Experience

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body with competency to perform skills within their scope of practice.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant clinical experience and one (1) year of leadership experience, preferably in a retirement residence.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment.
• Experience in mentoring, training, and developing nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment and facilitating ongoing education for your team.
• Experience recruiting and building a strong team that delivers personalized clinical support, is on top of resident assessments, and develops care plans for the best quality of care.
• A good understanding of budgets and financials to be able to monitor department expenses while ensuring all care and labour services are billed appropriately.
• Up to date knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial legislation.
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Key skills/competency

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Leadership
• Senior Care
• Team Management
• Resident Assessment
• Care Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Management
• Staff Training and Development
• Healthcare Regulations