The Village of Millers Creek located in Ajax, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Director of Nursing Care to join their team.
- Status: Permanent Full-Time
- Location: 1401 Harwood Ave N Ajax, ON L1T 4T9.
- Expected Start Date: Fall 2026
“The expected hiring range for this position at 1-3 years of experience is $81,370 to $85,800, 4-6 years of experience is $87,550 to $94,200 and 7+ years of experience is $98,880 to $105,700. This role falls within a broader internal salary band, with growth opportunities based on demonstrated performance”
Posted Tuesday June 16, 2026 Closing: Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 4 pm.
How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:
You can be you while being part of our Family!
- Competitive salary, and benefits;
- Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our 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
As our new Assistant Director of Nursing Care, you will:
Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our residents. Our Assistant Directors of Nursing Care work as key members of our leadership team to support our self-directed nursing and clinical team members in bringing to life clinical programs and quality outcomes that focus on flexible living and quality of life.
Assistant Directors of Nursing Care support the clinical and nursing team in HR-related functions as well as clinical programs. They track and analyze trends, drive quality assurance initiatives, and participate in Village-wide committees and working groups.
Our Assistant Directors of Nursing Care support our Neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams in understanding residents’ individual needs, provide clinical leadership and guidance to colleagues and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care. They provide training and education to the clinical team, and manage inventory and supplies.
Assistant Directors of Nursing Care at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care to our residents and provide specialized clinical services and expertise.
As a new Assistant Director of Nursing Care joining our Village Team, you will:
- Possess a current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Hold current Heart Save Level of CPR.
- Have three (3) years of experience leading and directing department(s) in a healthcare setting.
- Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village.
- 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.
It would be an asset, but not required, if our new Assistant Director of Nursing team member has:
- Experience working in a Long-Term Care or Retirement Home setting
- RNAO/RPNAO membership.
- MDS credentialed (Optional dependent on Village size).
- An awareness and understanding of infection control practices, workplace hazardous materials and chemicals (WHMIS), as well as, all relevant health and safety procedures.
- Skill in operating common hand and power tools.
At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation (https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/), Village design (http://schlegelvillages.com/about) and culture (http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange) 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.
At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.
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