Assistant Manager of Resident Care (Registered Practical Nurse RPN) – Long Term Care

Job summary

The Assistant Manager of Resident Care leads nursing staff, oversees care delivery, and ensures compliance with resident-centered standards. They also support administrative functions such as hiring, performance management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Job details

Company Description We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description Grow in your Nursing career and support your community in this leadership role! As the Assistant Manager of Resident Care, your guidance helps shape care delivery, support your team, and uphold Residents’ dignity and rights. We provide a fulsome orientation to set you up for success and help you thrive in your leadership role. If you were working for us as an Assistant Manager of Resident Care, here are some of the things you would have done last week: Led by example, consistently practicing the Mission, Vision & Values of our home Actively supported the home’s Strategic Direction, promoting goals, objectives, and a “Partners in Care” approach Advocated for Residents’ Rights and upheld Resident-centered care standards Assisted with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and education for nursing staff Worked with the Resident Care Team to develop the philosophy, goals, policies, and standards of the nursing department Supported Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and acted on opportunities to enhance care Helped to develop and review staffing patterns to align with Residents’ needs Ensured performance appraisals were completed and feedback processes were in place Fostered clear, effective communication across the department and the home Supported staff orientation, continuing education, and research initiatives Collaborated with internal and external care partners to strengthen services Stayed current with nursing best practices, trends, and compliance requirements Assisted in managing the financial nursing budget effectively Worked as a multi-disciplinary team leader, guiding with integrity, flexibility, and enthusiasm Took on other leadership responsibilities as directed by the Manager of Resident Care or Administrator Ready to lead, care, and grow in a home where every day matters? When you apply, if you have your registration in good standing with the CNO, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them: Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits Pension/RRSP matching Tuition reimbursement And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents! #SRINDEX Qualifications To be hired into this role, you must have: Required Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a current certification with the CNO Required at least 1 year in Long Term Care and 3 years of experience in a healthcare managerial or managerial capacity, preferably in Long Term Care setting Required demonstration of leadership and communication skills Preferred Post-RPN education in Adult Training or 3 years’ relevant experience in adult training Preferred specialized training in Infection Control, Quality Management, or Wound Care is preferred Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months TB 2 Step updated within the last year Additional Information While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Manager of Resident Care leads nursing staff, oversees care delivery, and ensures compliance with resident-centered standards. They also support administrative functions such as hiring, performance management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current CNO certification and at least one year of experience in Long Term Care. Additionally, three years of managerial experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Pension/RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexibility in shift scheduling
• Company events

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing leadership
• Resident care
• Performance management
• Staff orientation
• Quality improvement
• Communication
• Infection control
• Wound care
• Budget management
• Regulatory compliance
• Team management
• Advocacy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

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