Maxwell Management Group Ltd. is proud to partner with Arbour Creek Care Centre in search of a
Director of Care to join their team.

About:

Arbour Creek Care Centre is a long-term care home located in Hamilton, Ontario, at the corner of King Street East and Nash Road in the Stoney Creek community. Conveniently situated near public transit, local amenities, and healthcare services, the home serves residents and families across the Hamilton region.

The Centre is a 129-bed long-term care home offering both basic and private accommodations, along with a wide range of clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. With 24-hour nursing care and an interdisciplinary approach, Arbour Creek supports residents’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being in a safe and welcoming environment.

Guided by a person-centred living philosophy, Arbour Creek Care Centre recognizes each resident as an individual with unique preferences, strengths, and life experiences. The organization is committed to creating a warm, home-like environment built on kindness, respect, and meaningful relationships, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and community connection for residents, families, and staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care (DOC) provides clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care aligned with legislative and professional standards.

• Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care: Provide strategic oversight of resident care, ensuring excellence in nursing practice, person-centred care, and continuous quality improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, professional standards, infection prevention, and workplace safety protocols.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the Medical Director, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated, holistic resident care.
• People Leadership & Culture: Recruit, develop, and mentor nursing staff while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture aligned with organizational values.
• Operational & Resource Management: Oversee staffing, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure effective resource utilization and high-quality service delivery.
• Resident Experience & Organizational Support: Enhance resident programs and services while contributing to strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and organizational initiatives.

This role is well suited for a clinically strong leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality resident care, leading and developing teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement within a long-term care environment.

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or equivalent Canadian regulatory authority.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; postgraduate education in healthcare leadership, gerontology, or quality improvement is considered an asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive nursing experience, including at least one (1) year as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector, and three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Ontario Health regulations, professional standards, and best practices in LTC clinical care.
• Thorough understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights, with a commitment to respecting and promoting resident rights.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols.
• Proof of all mandatory vaccinations, with a strong recommendation to stay current with immunizations as per employer guidelines.