IPAC - Assistant Director of Nursing Care ADNC, RN or RPN, LTC Full-Time

IPAC - Assistant Director of Nursing Care ADNC, RN or RPN, LTC Full-Time Location: Village of Miller Creek, Ajax, Ontario Organization: Schlegel Villages Posting Status: To be unposted on Monday December 1, 2025 at 4 pm Benefits Competitive salary, and benefits Significant opportunities for growth and development – leaders come from within Ongoing team member appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition Extended health benefits & retirement savings Individualized assistance for team member education and development Loans and scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential Financial hardship support program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund A unique family culture – every person in every village is a branch of our family tree Responsibilities Have a current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Maintain current Heart Save Level of CPR. Have current certification with either a Long-term Care – Certificate in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) or Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), or be willing to obtain it within 12 months. Act as a specialist leader in all aspects of infection prevention and control, including outbreak management, auditing, infection surveillance, continuous quality improvement, etc. Support the delivery of IPAC education to all team members, caregivers, volunteers, students, visitors, and residents. Understand the IPAC protocol and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations specific to infection control. Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members. Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the Assistant Director of Nursing Care role. Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure implementation of the IPAC program across all program areas. Qualifications Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Current certification with LTC-CIP, CIC, or willingness to obtain in 12 months. Heart Save Level of CPR. Experience as a specialist leader in infection prevention and control. Strong communication and educational skills. Knowledge of IPAC protocols and regulatory requirements. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Desired Assets Knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the long‑term care sector, including the Fixing Long‑Term Care Homes Act, 2021 and Health & Safety. Three (3) years of experience leading and directing departments in a healthcare setting. Education and experience in IPAC practices such as infectious disease, cleaning, disinfecting, data collection, trend analysis, outbreak management, reporting protocol, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, program management & adult education, or willingness to complete an IPAC Canada‑endorsed or sponsored course. Experience working in a Long‑Term Care setting. Commitment to a resident‑centred social culture and pride in delivering the highest quality of service to residents, visitors, and team members. Equity & Accessibility At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design and culture change, but we know the key to our village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams. We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life‑enriching experience. We are family‑owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”. Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader. Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our villages are more welcoming, open‑hearted and vibrant because of it. Each village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr