Licensed Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Chartwell Edgewater Care Residence is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care for residents. This role involves administering medications, monitoring health, and coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to personal support workers, participate in care conferences, and contribute to continuous quality improvement while fostering a respectful and inclusive culture for

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses and in good standing.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Experience in care, retirement, or healthcare settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care following standards and policies.
• Monitor health status, administer medications and treatments, document care.
• Assist residents and families during move-in to ensure comfort.
• Respond to concerns promptly and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Provide leadership to Personal Support Workers and staff.
• Participate in meetings, care conferences, and quality initiatives.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Resident care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Shift details - Split shift - Day and Evenings

Hourly rate - $34.75 - $41.49

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and building meaningful relationships with older adults? As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Chartwell, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our residents. Your clinical expertise, empathy, and commitment to a positive resident experience will help create a safe, welcoming environment where residents feel supported, valued, and cared for every day.

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the provincial College of Nurses standards, legislative requirements, and Chartwell policies
• Monitor residents’ health status, administer medications and treatments, and accurately document care
• Welcome and assist residents and their families during move-in, making sure they feel comfortable and supported
• Respond to resident or family concerns promptly, taking appropriate action or escalating as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Provide leadership and guidance to personal support workers and other care staff
• Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff

What You’ll Bring

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience working in a care, retirement, or healthcare setting (an asset)
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with residents, families, and colleagues
• A passion for delivering person-centered care and enhancing the resident experience

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 work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required
• Physical ability to assist residents and perform tasks involving standing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Preparedness to respond to emergency situations quickly and effectively
• 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 25650
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 02:04 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day, Evening
• Residence Name Chartwell Edgewater Care Residence