Job Description Director of Care – Full time - Extendicare Kirkland Lake The Director of Care is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the home to ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of the Nursing Department to provide quality resident care. Interprets nursing philosophy and establishes and implements goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc., for both residents and department personnel in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Liaises and consults with families/residents, government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities. Assumes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Membership or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the long-term care sector required; At least three years of working experience as a registered nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting required; and Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required Knowledge of applicable legislation, unionized settings and labour contracts preferred Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques including education Effective human relation skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Time Type: Full time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

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