Job Description

Oyster Harbour Seniors Community in Ladysmith, BC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse for the Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) position to help execute and support clinical care delivery, manage staff, audits, follow-ups and clinic flow and inspire a culture of excellence, compassion, and accountability.

This is a key leadership opportunity for a registered nurse who is passionate about resident-centred care and building high-performing clinical teams.

About the Role
Reporting to the Site Leader/Director of Care, the Assistant Director of Care is responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of clinical programs and services to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality resident care.

As a core member of the leadership team, the ADOC contributes to strategic planning, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement, while serving as the clinical expert and champion of best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Alignment

Provide strong, values-based leadership aligned with Park Place’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of site strategic plans and priorities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to optimize overall site operations and outcomes

Clinical Oversight & Quality Excellence

Ensure clinical care meets professional, regulatory, and licensing standards
Monitor care delivery and evaluate outcomes to support continuous quality improvement initiatives
Champion a culture of clinical excellence and accountability

Resident Care & Program Management

Oversee the delivery of resident-centred care programs within an interdisciplinary model
Ensure effective care planning, documentation, and communication systems are maintained
Establish processes that promote high-quality, consistent care practices

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing and care teams
Foster a positive, collaborative team environment focused on resident wellbeing
Liaise with physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals to support coordinated care

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current registration in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory body
Progressive leadership experience in long-term care or seniors living
Strong knowledge of clinical practice standards, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills

Work Schedule

Part-time leadership role
Participation in a rotational on-call schedule is required

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About Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.

Founded in B.C. in 1993, Park Place Seniors Living has been actively involved in seniors care and housing including: the development, acquisition and management of seniors’ campuses of care, long term care facilities, assisted and supportive living residences, and seniors housing. Park Place is active in B.C. and Alberta, engages with 9 different health authorities/zones, and has its head office in beautiful Vancouver. Park Place seniors’ homes currently comprise of residential care, and housing units in three provinces. Park Place has established itself as a well-recognized and respected developer and operator of seniors care and housing by demonstrating a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the elderly, innovation in service delivery, timely execution of significant projects, and proficient responsiveness to health authority planners and managers.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Vancouver, CA

Year Founded

1993

Website

parkplaceseniorsliving.com

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