Job Description

We are Christie Gardens Apartments & Care and we're re-imagining the world of retirement living and the continuum of care. We refuse to believe that the older we get, the less valuable we are. Our aging population deserves autonomy, dignity, and opportunities to be valuable contributors to the community. We are filled to the brim with residents who have great ideas, terrific laughs, and the tenacity to attend morning fitness classes!

We are thinking outside of the box when it comes to philosophy of care and we strive to provide the best support possible for our older adults. We endeavor to be an influence in the healthcare industry and educate newer generations of workers. We love to innovate and grow our ideas into realities.

Our values of Excellence, Community and Grace compel us toward continuous improvement, building relationships and believing the best in one another for the ultimate benefit of the elders we serve. We care about inclusion, equity, accessibility, transparency, work-life balance, continuous learning and staff appreciation days! We are also proud to share we are Great Place to Work Certified as of 2025, and we recently received an award for Community & Social Engagement from the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA).

We are looking for an experienced, people-focused, patient, Registered Practical Nurse to join our Assisted Living Team.

This individual enjoys working with seniors, is compassionate, can manage competing priorities and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident in their nursing skills, thinks critically, takes initiative and can work both independently and collaboratively.

If you are looking for a place to contribute to the holistic health and wellness of our elders and belong to a highly valued staff team in a stable industry, consider applying for this crucial position. Please include a sentence or two introducing yourself and telling us why you'd be perfect for the role.

Here is what else you'll do in a day:

Provide nursing care to residents who require assistance with medical administration and wound care Assist with medical emergencies Effectively use nursing process - assess, plan, implement and evaluate Identify plan and provide care for individual residents Perform basic nursing skills as listed in Standards of Practice Implement the person-centred care plan with prescribed medical regime Communicate (ongoing) with families/support systems to ensure resident needs are being met Respect autonomy and individual choice of the resident Maintain good relationships with multidisciplinary team, families and with the public Use leadership skills in a systematic approach to identify problems and solve them Provide effective support and supervision of PSW's
Our ideal candidate:

Has experience working with seniors in a retirement setting or clinical setting Possesses excellent communication skills, verbal and written Has qualities of empathy, kindness, integrity, responsibility and understanding Is able to work independently and collaboratively within a team, be resourceful, and demonstrate flexibility Has experience with Yardi
Mandatory requirements:

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing and Current registration with CNO Cleared Vulnerable Sector Police Check Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test Completion of online mandatory training modules
Schedule:

30 hours bi-weekly including every second weekend 3pm-11pm Opportunities to pick up extra shifts based on availability (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
What we offer:

Paid Health & Wellness Days 2 x Paid Days off/calendar year Free Staff Parking A friendly and inclusive work environment
Process:

1) A brief initial phone call - This will last up to ten minutes and will involve questions about previous experience, how you handle certain situations and availability.

2) A first in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 45 minutes and will focus on getting to know you as a person as well as give you a chance to get to know Christie Gardens. There will be no questions based on your previous professional experience and the interviewer will not be from the Resident Services department.

3) A Second in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 60 minutes and will involve questions around previous professional experience. The Team Leader for Resident Services will conduct this interview, likely with one other member of the Leadership Team.

4) References - A member of Human Resources will reach out to you for 2-3 references - current or previous managers or direct supervisors.

5) Job offer

Hourly Rate: $30.55/hour (May be adjusted upward based on previous RPN hours)

Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.

Everyone deserves to Belong. At Christie Gardens we value individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, and hope you feel encouraged to apply for this position.

If you'd like to learn more about what Christie Gardens is up to, feel free to take a look at the below links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GhcE4HwLo&t=1s

https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/09/06/university-of-toronto-course-brings-intergenerational-classroom-into-community/

Find us here:

christie_gardens (Instagram)
Christie Gardens (Facebook)
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/christiegardens

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.55 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

Are you able to work 3pm-11pm shifts? Are you interested in picking up extra shifts, ex: morning, evening or nights?
Licence/Certification:

Registered Practical Nurse (preferred)
Work Location: In person