Health Navigator

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe workplace

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Warm culture

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Health Navigator in Ontario to work with the Health & Wellness Manager to coordinate resident assessments, care plans, and wellness services within a welcoming retirement community.

You will collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the care team to ensure personalized, high-quality care while maintaining documentation and contributing to infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the provincial College of Nurses (RPN/LPN or RN) in good standing.
• CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration knowledge are required.
• Experience in retirement living, long-term care, or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident assessments and develop individualized care and service plans.
• Coordinate resident admissions, care conferences, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide nursing care, medication administration, and resident education as required.
• Partner with physicians, families, and the care team to support changing resident needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and monitor resident wellness outcomes.
• Support infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

RN/RPN with College of Nurses in good standing

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping seniors navigate their health journey with confidence and compassion? As a Health Navigator at Chartwell, you'll work closely with the Health & Wellness Manager to coordinate resident assessments, care plans, and wellness services. You'll collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the care team to ensure every resident receives personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming retirement community.

What You'll Do

• Complete resident assessments and develop individualized care and service plans
• Coordinate resident admissions, care conferences, transfers, and discharges
• Provide nursing care, medication administration, and resident education as required
• Partner with physicians, families, and the care team to support changing resident needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and monitor resident wellness outcomes
• Support infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses
• Current CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration knowledge
• Experience in retirement living, long-term care, assisted living, or a related healthcare setting
• Strong assessment, clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Compassionate, collaborative, and resident-focused approach to care
• Experience working with electronic health records and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you're supported and appreciated
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people's lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of resident care
• Flexibility to respond to emergencies and participate in Manager-on-Duty or on-call rotations, where required

Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

About Us

At Chartwell, we're all about Making People's Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell's commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.