Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care, monitors resident health status, and administers medications according to provincial standards. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide leadership to personal support staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Job details

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 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 accessibility@chartwell.com 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.

What you’ll do

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care, monitors resident health status, and administers medications according to provincial standards. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide leadership to personal support staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses and possess valid First Aid and CPR certification. The role requires the physical ability to assist residents and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Leadership development • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing care
• Medication administration
• Clinical assessment
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Patient care
• First aid
• CPR
• Documentation
• Empathy
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Artificial Intelligence
• Integrated Care
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Registration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses