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Registered Practical Nurse
@ Chartwell
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Chartwell is hiring a full-time Registered Practical Nurse for its older adult residences to provide professional nursing care, monitor residents' health, administer medications and lead personal support workers. The role requires current College of Nurses registration, First Aid and CPR, and flexible evening, weekend and holiday availability. Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional nursing care to residents
- Monitor health status and administer medications and treatments
- Respond to resident and family concerns
- Lead personal support workers and care staff
- Participate in team meetings and quality improvement
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with the provincial College of Nurses
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in care, retirement or healthcare (asset)
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | College of Nurses registration, First Aid, CPR, Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening, TB Test |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Chartwell
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Making People's Lives Better
Full company description
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, 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. Chez Chartwell résidences pour retraités, nous sommes dédiés au MIEUX-ÊTRE de nos résidents, de leurs proches et de nos employés. Rejoignez une équipe exceptionnelle et diversifiée de gens inspirants, qui ont à cœur d’offrir des expériences personnalisées, fondées sur des relations chaleureuses et humaines, à tous ceux et celles qui vivent et travaillent dans nos résidences.
- LinkedIn followers
- 46,907
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,395
- Reported office locations
- 7070 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 0G5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Elder Care
- Nursing and Residential Care
- Other recorded names
- Chartwell
- Chartwell Career Site English
- Chartwell Retirement Residences
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 568,322,903
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, 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. Chez Chartwell résidences pour…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 734 |
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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
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 [email protected] 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.
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