Lac Ste. Anne Foundation

Internal/External Posting

Director of Care – Full Time (40 hours/week)
Location: Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe & Onoway, Alberta

Join Our Leadership Team

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation is looking for a dedicated and experienced Director of Care to lead resident care services across our seniors' housing communities.

This position is responsible for ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care while supporting employees, families, and healthcare partners. The Director of Care provides leadership to care teams, oversees clinical operations, and helps ensure compliance with continuing care standards and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Care Quality

• Lead and support nursing and care teams.

• Promote a culture of resident-centred care, safety, and respect.

• Ensure high standards of care are maintained across all programs and services.

• Support staff development, mentorship, and performance management.

Resident Care

• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and service delivery.

• Support residents with complex health needs, including dementia and palliative care.

• Work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Participate in inspections, audits, and quality improvement activities.

• Monitor incidents, complaints, and quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement

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Operations & Resource Management

• Assist with budget planning and management of care resources.

• Support recruitment, retention, scheduling, and workforce planning.

• Participate in emergency management and after-hours support as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in continuing care, supportive living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting.

• Strong knowledge of seniors' care, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A compassionate and resident-focused leader.

• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships.

• Organized, accountable, and solution-oriented.

• Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Why Join Lac Ste. Anne Foundation?

At Lac Ste. Anne Foundation, we are committed to providing quality housing and care services that enhance the lives of seniors. We value teamwork, respect, accountability, and compassion, and we strive to create a positive environment for residents and employees alike.

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation offers a very competitive salary and attractive benefit package.  Closing date Wednesday October 30, 2026 at 4:00p.m or until a suitable applicant is hired.

Submit resume & cover letter to: 

      Lac Ste. Anne Foundation

      Attn: Christine Lafreniere, Administrative Clerk

      PO Box 299

      Mayerthorpe, AB  T0E 1N0

      Fax:  780-786-4810

      Email: adminclerk@lsaf.ca

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.