AgeCare / Careers / RN Director of Care full time | AgeCare Sunrise Gardens & Orchard Manor Brooks, AB

RN Director of Care full time | AgeCare Sunrise Gardens & Orchard Manor Brooks, AB

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a full time Director of Care for our AgeCare Sunrise Gardens and Orchard Manor Communities in Brooks, Alberta. AgeCare Sunrise Gardens provides publicly funded Supportive Living Level 4 care services, includes an Adult Day Support Program and employs 80+ Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides. AgeCare Orchard Manor is a well-established residence within Brooks that provides both retirement living suites and publicly funded Supportive Living Level 3 care services. Reporting to the Vice President Care Services, the Director of Care is responsible for the leadership and management of Care Services operations in accordance with current applicable federal, provincial and regional legislation, standards and guidelines.

Within the scope of this position, the Director of Care plays a key leadership role to provide quality of care and an environment that promotes a culture of resident safety, freedom of harm and injury and exemplary service.

As a Regulated Professional, the Director of Care is responsible and accountable to the public for their standard of practice under the regulation of the professional body.

Top talent, high standards

With 2,400+ employees across Canada, our team includes some of the best in the industry. You'll have the opportunity to apply your full education and experience and rise to your full potential.

A difference you can measure

We’re about improving the lives of those around us and making a difference, every day. You’ll build lasting relationships with team members and residents, learn their unique stories, and many will even feel like family.

Appreciation through and through

We don’t just employ our people — we celebrate them, we support them, and we recognize them for their amazing commitment to providing quality care and service. Your wow moments won’t go unnoticed.

About this Director of Care in Brooks:

What you’ll do:

Accountable for managing AgeCare’s image, profile, and reputation in the community and with stakeholders
Promotes an environment that demonstrates AgeCare’s guiding principles of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork
Encourages person-centered service delivery and care practices to enable resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity
Works in conjunction with the General Manager, as a dyad partner, in the development, prioritization and implementation of the Community’s key performance indicators
Responsible for efficient operations and ongoing performance management of the care team

What you’ll need:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with current active registration with CARNA
8+ years experience in a leadership role with demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, clinical judgement and interpersonal skills within the Alberta continuing care and seniors health sector preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a comfort in interacting with residents, families, and care and support services staff
Possesses leadership and management skills to ensure the development and promotion of effective and efficient clinical leadership
Possesses a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and personal commitment to excellence in care

Perks & Benefits

Job variety, no two days will be the same
Amazing residents with rich life stories
Being part of a growing organization focused on residents and employee engagement

Send us your cover letter and resume and don’t forget to tell us about yourself, and what your salary expectations are. We want to get to know you — what you’re passionate about, who inspires you and why you’d be an awesome fit for AgeCare?

We want to hear from you if you are a talented and motivated individual and embrace our guiding principles of:

Trust: We act with integrity and fairness
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and kindness
Quality: We relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
Teamwork: We uplift each other with positive energy and support

NOTE: In an effort to further protect our vulnerable residents as well as other employees and volunteers, AgeCare requires all new employees to produce a clear Vulnerable Record Search prior to starting work. This search can be obtained through your local police service.