Director of Care | Long-Term Care | Vernon BC

$57.08- $63.47/hour | Full-Time | Days

Some people clock in. You show up with purpose.

You understand that exceptional care goes beyond policies, schedules, and clinical oversight. To you it is about creating a culture where residents feel at home, families feel supported, and team members feel valued. You are passionate about leading with compassion, inspiring others, and making a meaningful impact every day.

If that sounds like you, Creekside Landing is building a team around people exactly like you.

The Opportunity

Creekside Landing is a unique campus of care that offers aging couples, seniors, and friends — whose individual care needs differ greatly — the ability to continue to live together in proximity. Creekside Landing was recently awarded the BC Care Providers Workplace of the Year Award!

We have expanded our Creekside Landing location to include the newly constructed Osprey Court, located just a hop, skip and jump (literally!) over Vernon Creek.

This is more than a staffing call. It's a chance to help shape the culture, the care standards, and the team of a brand-recent wing within a trusted community.

Join us at Creekside Landing where, as a Director of Care, you help shape the resident experience, empower clinical excellence, and lead a team that is committed to dignity, respect, and exceptional care.

What We're Offering You

- Competitive hourly pay: $57.08- $63.47/hour
- Flexible scheduling built around your life (especially for casual roles)
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (full-time)
- RRSP program (full-time)
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking (no daily commute stress)
- Training and development to keep you growing and continuing education from our director of Nursing
- Employee recognition because your work deserves to be seen
- Leadership being on site and readily accessible whenever needed and always ready to jump in to support the team

What Your Days Will Look Like

- Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing and clinical care services within the home.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality,



resident-centered care that meets professional and regulatory standards.
- Lead, mentor, coach, and support nursing teams to foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
- Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, accreditation standards, and best practices.
- Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support optimal care outcomes.
- Oversee staffing, workforce planning, and effective utilization of clinical resources.
- Support infection prevention and control, risk management, and resident safety programs.
- Address resident and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to service excellence.
- Contribute to strategic planning and operational initiatives that enhance resident experience and quality of care.

What You Bring

- Registered (RN) designation and is good standing with BCCNM
- 5+ years nursing experience in a long-term Care settings
- 2+ years leadership experience in healthcare settings
- A strong commitment to resident-centered care and quality outcomes
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
- Sound clinical knowledge and the ability to make confident, evidence-based decisions
- Experience with regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and risk management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, staff, and community partners
- The ability to lead through change with professionalism, resilience, and a positive attitude
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
- A collaborative approach that fosters a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement




- A passion for supporting seniors and creating an environment where residents and employees can thrive
- Strategic thinking and the ability to balance clinical excellence with operational priorities
- A commitment to mentoring, developing, and inspiring others to achieve their full potential

Who Thrives Here

Someone who compassionate, resident-focused leaders who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. You lead with integrity, accountability, and empathy, fostering a culture where residents, families, and team members feel respected, supported, and valued. You are a confident decision-makers who can balance clinical excellence with operational priorities while remaining calm and solutions-focused in a dynamic environment.

You enjoy mentoring and developing others, embrace collaboration, and are committed to continuous improvement. Above all, you understand that exceptional long-term care is built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for every resident.

About Kaigo Senior Living

Mission Creek Landing is proudly part of Kaigo Senior Living, a trusted provider of senior care across British Columbia for over two decades. With eight fully accredited communities across the Interior and Lower Mainland, Kaigo is built on a philosophy of partnership in caring. Our name comes from the Japanese word meaning "caring to the highest standard," and that principle guides everything we do, for our residents and for our people.

We believe that the best care comes from a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, psychologically and physically secure workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities (seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status.

Ready to Be Part of Something Team?

This is a rare opportunity to join a long-term care community at a pivotal moment of growth. You won't just fill a position. You'll help build something.

Apply now and bring your purpose to Creekside Landing.

📌 Director of Care (Vernon)
🏢 Kaigo Senior Living
📍 Vernon