Registered Practical Nurse: Resident Care Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality care to residents in a supportive, compassionate environment.

You will administer medications, monitor health, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions for residents and families. This role emphasizes person-centered care and ongoing quality improvement within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse registration in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience in care settings such as retirement or healthcare is an asset.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with residents, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses standards, legislative requirements, and Chartwell policies.
• Monitor residents’ health status, administer medications and treatments, and document care.
• Support residents during transition into the residence, ensuring they and their families feel informed and comfortable.
• Respond to resident or family concerns promptly and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and the inter-disciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.
• Provide leadership and guidance to personal support workers and other care staff.
• Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Communication with residents and their

Team collaboration

Leadership support to staff

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing

Job description

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality care to residents in a supportive, compassionate environment.

You will administer medications, monitor health, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions for residents and families. This role emphasizes person-centered care and ongoing quality improvement within a diverse community.