About Us!

Knollcrest Lodge is a rewarding, supportive, and team-oriented Long-Term Care Home that prides itself on its quality of resident care for over 50 years. Rich in heritage, Knollcrest Lodge is well supported by its residents, families, friends, staff, and the local community who take great pride in calling Knollcrest their Home. We are a Long-Term Care Home that boasts a high standard of care and customer service excellence where everyone can feel at Home. Our dedicated team is committed to preserving the dignity and respect of all with a genuine sense of compassion and well-being.

Your Opportunity : Knollcrest Lodge is seeking a Full-Time, Temporary (up to 18-month contract) Assistant Director of Care to join our team in Milverton. If you are a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with a passion for leadership and excellence in long-term care, we invite you to apply! In this pivotal role, you will support the daily operations of the Nursing Department, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure the highest standards of care are delivered to our residents.

Key Responsibilities :

- Support the Director of Care (DOC) in the leadership and management of nursing operations
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, supervision, and performance management of unregulated care staff
- Contribute to policy development and annual budgets
- Support the IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) program, including outbreak management
- Conduct evaluations, coordinate orientation and training programs, and promote professional development
- In collaboration with the DOC, lead or participate in internal committees such as Responsive Behaviours, Falls, and Palliative Care
- Lead educational initiatives for the Home,



including the development, delivery and evaluation of in-service education for new and current staff
- Organize and maintain online education platforms (e.g. Surge learning) for all Home staff
- Oversee ordering nursing supplies and HIN submissions
- Ensure compliance with the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC), the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO), and internal policies
- Liaise with internal and external healthcare partners
- Participate in the management on-call rotation
- Back-up to Director of Care as required
- Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

- RN or RPN
- Current certificate in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered staff member in a long-term care environment
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a managerial or supervisory nursing role
- IPAC certification considered as asset
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proven ability to coach and mentor staff, manage performance, and promote a respectful, team-oriented workplace
- Knowledge in RAI/MDS, PCC, POC, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and related legislation required
- This position is posted to fill a vacancy._

Job Types : Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: $67,000.00-$102,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Milverton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have as a registered staff member in a long-term care environment?
- Are you currently a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

Work Location: In person

📌 Full-time, Temporary (Up to 18-mth Contract) Assistant Director of Care (Milverton)
🏢 Knollcrest Lodge
📍 Milverton