Job Description

Shepherd’s Care Foundation

Shepherd’s Care Foundation (SCF) is a mission driven, faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1450 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs including Independent Living, Continuing Care Home Type B, Continuing Care Home Type B Secure, Continuing Care Home Type A, and Home and Community Care Type 2.

Our inspiring Mission is "Living life in a caring, Christian environment" and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centered and present in the lives of our residents. Being part of SCF means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the center of our organization’s development.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Bi-Weekly Hours: 77.5

Salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience.

Locations: Shepherd's Care Kensington Village: 12603 135 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Services, the Director of Care (DOC) provides leadership and direction in the provision of care services within the Mission, Vision, and Values of SCF and the standards of professional nursing practice. The DOC ensures compliance with continuing care health service standards, organizational policies and procedures, employment and safety-related legislation, codes, and regulations. The DOC supports residents in an environment that promotes a state of wellness and independence and person-centered care and is committed to continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Leads the work activities and resources of care services to achieve overall site and organizational plans and objectives;

- Leads the development of plans, objectives, and strategies for care services at the site, which are aligned with overall organizational Strategic Directions;

- Participates in the preparation of the site’s resident care budget and monitors and administers the approved resident care services budget;

- Leads organizational projects, as assigned;

- Represents SCF and participates in internal and external professional committees, as appropriate; and

- Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and recommends performance measurements to achieve continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications, Education, Experience

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current membership in good standing with CRNA;

- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience at a management level in Continuing Care;

- Director level experience in continuing care, an asset;

- Exceptional customer service, organizational, teamwork, and computer skills; and

- Current valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract acceptable to the Employer.

What We Offer

SCF offers competitive total rewards, a strong focus on employee safety and wellness, and a commitment to progressive work teams, personal development, and collaboration. We also offer respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards, and pride ourselves on open and connected work environments.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

Visit us at to submit your resume.

Note, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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