The Director of Care (DOC) is responsible to the Vice President Care Services for management of the Resident Care Services within the facility. He/She ensures the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the overall operation of the Care Services in accordance with current regional and provincial health service standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation.

As Director of Care, this role works within their practice statement, competencies and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation and governing professional organizations to ensure that the highest standard of resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.

This role promotes an environment that demonstrates our guiding principles of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity. As a Registered Nurse (RN), the DOC is responsible and accountable to the public for her/his own standard of practice, under the regulation of the professional body.