Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver exceptional nursing care and build meaningful relationships with residents in our communities. You’ll support health and well-being, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified, person-centered experiences.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate communication, and leadership to guide care staff while promoting a welcoming environment for residents and

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working in care, retirement, or healthcare (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support residents during their transition into the residence, ensuring they and their families feel comfortable and informed.
• Respond to resident or family concerns promptly, taking appropriate action or escalating as needed.
• Collaborate with 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Person-centered care

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and building meaningful relationships with older adults? As a Registered 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and building meaningful relationships with older adults? As a Registered 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
• Support residents during their transition into the residence, ensuring they and their families feel comfortable and informed
• Respond to resident or family concerns promptly, taking appropriate action or escalating as needed
• Collaborate with 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 provincial College of Nurses
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience working in care, retirement, or healthcare (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.