Director of Care

Dilys Consulting, a leading provider of recruitment and staffing services for senior living and continuing care organizations across Canada is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Director of Care at Silverstone Care Centre.

Sechelt is an idyllic coastal town known for its charm, great beaches, year-round outdoor activities, and vibrant arts and culture scene.

**About Silverstone Care Centre**:
Silverstone Care Centre has opened its doors as a premier senior living facility in Sechelt. With construction completed on time and recruitment efforts underway, **Silverstone Care Centre** is dedicated to offering a lively community-style living experience. Featuring two houses per neighborhood grouping, each house boasts 16 private bedrooms, along with a dedicated dining area and cozy TV lounge. Additional amenities include a bathing spa, library, bistro-events room, hair salon, family games lounge, and a central courtyard. Prioritizing personalization, all 128 bedrooms are equipped with ensuite washrooms and essential furniture. Licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, the care home prioritizes safety and quality. Silverstone proudly partners with Vancouver Coastal Health and contributes to British Columbia's Funded Healthcare System.

**Responsibilities**:
As the Director of Care, you will be a seasoned clinician with expertise in gerontological nursing and a strong commitment to evidence-based best practices. Key responsibilities include:

- Implementing person and family-centered care practices.
- Managing complex care needs of residents in alignment with cultural pillars.
- Ensuring compliance with policies and applicable legislation.
- Creating a safe and healthy workplace environment.
- Building and leading a high-performing care team.
- Collaborating with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team to customize care plans.
- Monitoring safety as a priority and initiating necessary improvements.
- Responding to emergencies, including after-hours attendance on-site if required.
- Managing all care-related service costs in adherence to budget.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in long-term care with leadership or supervisory roles.
- Current Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Proficiency in resident assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
- Experience with Point Click Care and Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with education tools and e-learning platforms is an asset.
- Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
- Physical capability to perform the duties of the role.
- A visionary outlook with a commitment to making a positive impact in long-term care.

**How to Apply**:
**Experience**:

- Seniors Long term care: 5 years (required)
- Point Click Care: 2 years (required)
- Leading large teams: 3 years (required)
- Human resources management: 3 years (required)

**License/Certification**:
BC College of Nurses and Midwives (required)

**Ability to Relocate**:
Sechelt, BC V7Z0S4: Relocate before starting work (required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Experience**:

- Human resources management: 3 years (preferred)
- Point Click Care: 1 year (preferred)
- Leadership or Supervisory in Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)
- being a DOC/ADOC or equivalent in LTC: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (required)

Work Location: In person