Assistant Director of Wellness

Schlegel Villages; London; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned elder care provider in London, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Director of Wellness for their Retirement community. This permanent, full-time role involves oversight of clinical services, leading nursing programs, and maintaining high service quality. Candidates should possess geriatric nursing experience and nursing leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and excellent health benefits, all within a supportive and family-like environment for both residents and team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Significant opportunities for growth and development

Extended health benefits

Loans and scholarships for team member education

Financial hardship support program

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with the CNO and hold a valid RPN license.
• Proven experience in directing clinical programs and managing quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for clinical services in Retirement.
• Lead assigned clinical programs and manage quality improvement.
• Act as the Wellness Coordinator in absence, directing nursing and clinical care.

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

Nursing leadership experience

Job description

Job Details

Assistant Director of Wellness – Retirement

Village of Glendale Crossing located in London, Ontario

Description

The Village of Glendale Crossing located in London, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Wellness – Retirement to join their team.

Job Details

• Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Location: 3030 Singleton Ave, London, ON N6L 0B6
• Position Type: 75 hours biweekly
• Expected Start Date: February 2026

The hiring range for this role is: $59,740 to $66,000.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support leadership for the clinical services of Retirement.
• Lead assigned clinical programs including tracking and analyzing trends, leading education, and managing quality improvement of the program.
• Act as the Wellness Coordinator in his or her absence which includes directing all aspects of the nursing and clinical department.
• Be in good standing with the CNO and hold a valid RPN license.
• Have specific neighbourhood oversight and/or clear expectations which include HCA, Service Plans, Move In, Re-Admission assessments, clinical follow up and support for assigned neighbourhood team(s).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Geriatric nursing experience.
• Nursing leadership experience.

Our Commitment

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.