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

The Village of Riverbank Terrace located in Ottawa, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for an IPAC - Assistant Director of Nursing Care to join their team.

Status: Permanent Full-Time 
Location: 100 Smyth Road K1H 0A7 Ottawa , ON
Expected Start Date: Late Spring 2027

The expected hiring range for this position is $67,980 to $76,450. This role falls within a broader internal salary band, with growth opportunities based on demonstrated performance

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

To be successful as our new IPAC - Assistant Director of Nursing Care ADNC RPN, you will:  

• Have a current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurses (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 Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), or willing to obtain in 12 months.


• Act as a Specialist Leader pertaining to all aspects of infection prevention and control, including but not limited to 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 the 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.

It would be an asset if our new IPAC - Assistant Director of Nursing Care ADNC RPN has:

• Knowledge of relevant 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 department(s) in a healthcare setting


• Education and Experience in IPAC practices including: infectious disease, cleaning, disinfecting, data collection, trend analysis, outbreak management, reporting protocol, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, program management & adult education or willing to complete an IPAC Canada endorsed or sponsored course.


• Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting.


• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective support.

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.

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.