Job Description
Mission:
Under the direction of the Director of Care or the Director of Health and Wellness, the
Resident Care Manager is responsible for the planning, direction and evaluation of quality
resident care in accordance with the Mission, Values and Pledge, various standards of
practice, regulations and guidelines. The Resident Care Manager ensures optimum delivery
of care through effective human resource management, utilization of the nursing process
and functioning as an integral member of the management team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are
promoted;
• Assists nursing staff ensuring that initial / ongoing assessments and care plans are
developed, implemented and reviewed;
• Assists with the recruiting / hiring and termination of nursing staff in consultation with
the Director of Care;
• Assigns, supervises, and disciplines nursing staff;
• Schedules and replaces staff for all departments in absence of designated department
head;
• Responsible for the management of care issues related to residents /family/advocates;
• Promotes and ensures interdisciplinary approach to resident care;
• Acts as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating clinical expertise and
comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of resident care;
• Provides ongoing staff development and education to improve or enhance the level of
care / service provided to the residents;
• Knowledge / experience with MDS / Care Management systems;
• Responsible for overall supervision for entire building in absence of senior management;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 years experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long term care at the
supervisory and / or management level;
• Registered nurse with a current unrestricted license or eligible for registration with
CRNM, CRPNM, BN preferred;
• Experience in managing in a multi-unionized environment;
• Experience with continuous quality improvement / risk management processes and
person-centred care philosophy;
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has knowledge related to current and applicable Manitoba health legislation and
standards, PPCO, workplace safety and health, knowledge / experience with MDS / Care
Management systems;
• Demonstrated leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health
care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating
under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’
population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Full time
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
