Director of Nursing Care - LTC

Schlegel Villages

• $103K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Hold a current Heart Save Level of CPR certification
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership role in healthcare
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills
  • Passionate about the Village philosophy and family values
  • Caring and respectful attitude towards residents and team members
  • Understanding of the physical and mental demands of nursing leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct nursing care departments within the facility
  • Foster a culture of holistic health care among staff and residents
  • Promote the Village’s philosophy and values in all care practices
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and infection control
  • Enhance resident satisfaction through innovative care practices
  • Cultivate a supportive environment for team development and morale
  • Manage operational standards and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position
  • Growth opportunities based on performance
  • Supportive working environment with a family-owned culture
  • Commitment to holistic health and community well-being
  • Innovative approach to elder care and team collaboration
Full Job Description
The Village of Riverbank Terrace has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing Care to join their team.

Status: Permanent Full-Time
Location: 100 Smyth Road K1H 0A7 Ottawa , ON
Expected Start Date: December 2026/ January 2027

The expected hiring range for this position is $103,000 to $110,900. This role falls within a broader internal salary band, with growth opportunities based on demonstrated performance.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and a Tuberculosis (TB) screening test before starting.

As a new 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.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
  • 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 newDirector of Nursing Care team member has:

  • RNAO/RPNAO membership.
  • MDS credentialed
  • 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, 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".

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