Director of Care

Oxford County; Oxford; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health service provider in Oxford is seeking a qualified nursing professional for a temporary full-time role at Woodingford Lodge. The successful candidate will oversee nursing services and ensure compliance with health regulations while promoting resident-centered care. Applicants should possess a nursing degree and management experience, ideally within long-term care settings. This role offers competitive wages and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Pension plan enrollment

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of legislation related to Long-Term Care.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and organization of nursing services.
• Ensure compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act.
• Support residents in their health care.

Skills

Management experience

Collaboration

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Nursing

Certificate in gerontology studies

Job description

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (35 hours per week; approx. 12 months)

Reporting to: Administrator of Woodingford Lodge – Woodstock

Union affiliation: Non-Union

Wage range: $64.73 - $80.91 per hour ($117,808.60- $147,256.20 annually)

Vacancy reason: Existing vacancy

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE?

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Voluntary OMERS defined benefit pension plan enrollment
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

MAIN DUTIES:

Oversees the effective and efficient delivery and organization of Woodingford Lodge nursing services ensuring all legislative, moral and ethical obligations are met and acts as Director of Care under the Fixing Long Term Care Act (FLTCA), 2021. All Woodingford Lodge employees are responsible for supporting the home’s focus on Person and Family-Centred care by promoting and encouraging residents to be an active partner in their health care, the Director of Care directly oversees the Assistant Director of Care and Behavioral Supports Ontario Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Nursing. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Completion of a certificate/diploma in gerontology studies or long-term care management would be an asset.
• Demonstrated management experience in a unionized environment. Experience in a long-term care setting is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutes and regulations related to Long-Term Care and program specific operations including the Resident’s Bill of Rights, Fixing Long Term Care Act and occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and a vehicle with insurance is required.

Posting Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positionsin aWord or PDFformatby email [e-mail] . Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.
Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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