Health & Wellness Manager (RPN or RN)

RiseMe; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Chartwell invites applications for a Health and Wellness Manager to lead a dedicated care team, ensuring residents feel valued, secure, and at home. You will join a collaborative management team focused on dignified, engaging wellness journeys across our communities.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, proactive care planning, and accurate documentation, with opportunities for growth. Travel and flexible hours may be required, and we value an empathetic leadership style.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• Current registration with provincial College of Nurses (RPN/LPN or RN).
• Leadership or supervisory experience in healthcare or retirement settings is an asset.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and resident care plans.
• Computer literacy including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise Nurses and wellness team members.
• Ensure residents receive appropriate level of care based on needs.
• Use nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) for care delivery.
• Document admissions, assessments, discharges, and progress notes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Collaborative leadership

Driver's license

RN/LPN or RPN/LPN registration

Education

RN/RPN licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

AI platforms

Job description

As our Health and Wellness Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated care team to deliver personalized support that makes residents feel valued, secure, and truly at home. You’ll be part of a collaborative management team, working together to ensure every resident’s wellness journey is dignified, engaging, and meaningful.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure residents receive the right level of care based on individual needs
• Use the full nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) to guide care delivery and wellness plans
• Complete required clinical documentation, including resident admissions, assessments, discharges, and progress notes
• Partner with residents and families in making informed care decisions
• Lead, support, and supervise Nurses and other wellness team members
• Respond promptly and professionally to residents and family concerns
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth daily operations and step into the Manager on Duty role
• Participate in our Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee and champion safe work practices

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role in healthcare or retirement settings is an asset
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and understanding of resident care plans
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative and empathetic leadership style
• Valid Driver’s License, or reliable means of transportation

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

• May require carrying a company‑issued phone and working flexible hours, including weekends
• Some travel may be required
• Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work
• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

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.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.