Find work in Canada.

549,695 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 4 mins ago
Registered Practical Nurse
Indwell
London, ON
Position Description: Reporting to the Program Manager, as the RPN, you will work to your full scope of practice in collaboration with Registered Nurses across the organization and with…
Added 4 mins ago
WC
Crew Manager
White Castle
Delta, BC
- Internship
Our Crew Managers have previous food service or management experience and are caring, responsible and trustworthy leaders. You’ll be joining a Certified™ Great Place to Work® where your…
Added 4 mins ago
ML
Sr. Health & Safety Manager
Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Mississauga, ON
- $122,000 to $172,000 CAD / year
- Part-time
…offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles,…
Added 4 mins ago
T
Senior New Business Account Executive
Tailscale
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…with you, please apply. Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the…
Added 4 mins ago
CL
Client Service Associate, Insurance and Investments
Canada Life
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Manager, Operations the Client Service Associate, Insurance and Investments, will be the ‘glue’ that binds all client relationships together. You will be the first voice…
Added 4 mins ago
C
Bilingual Senior HR Business Partner – Corporate Groups
CBC/Radio-Canada
Ottawa, ON · Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR, you will be a key member of the People & Culture team, providing strategic Human Resources and Industrial Relations (HR/IR) consultation and operational…
Added 18 mins ago
M
Tax Operations Representative
Manulife
Waterloo, ON · Montreal, QC · Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Reporting to the Manager of Tax Operations, the incumbent of the position is primarily responsible for handling advisor and customer interactions - including both outbound calls and…
Added 18 mins ago
SC
shift supervisor - Store# 04960, RIDEAU CENTRE
Starbucks Coffee Company
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
As a Starbucks Shift Supervisor, you will assist the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts. As a team lead, you will deploy partners and delegate tasks to…
Added 18 mins ago
SC
shift supervisor - Store# 55463, INDIGO - HILLCREST
Starbucks Coffee Company
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
As a Starbucks Shift Supervisor, you will assist the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts. As a team lead, you will deploy partners and delegate tasks to…
Added 33 mins ago
B
Facility Manager III
BGIS
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manager over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East,…
Added 33 mins ago
H
Addictions Counsellor Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Job Description: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Addictions Counsellor-Degree provides a range of screening, triage, assessment,…
Added 33 mins ago
TA
SALES ASSOCIATE - PART TIME
The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Part-Time Sales Associate at ALDO is all about driving sales while creating a great in-store experience. You bring the energy, the style, and the…
Added 33 mins ago
TH
Senior Laboratory Technologist -CVH Microbiology
Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
…defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and…
Added 33 mins ago
CO
Planner 1 (City Design & Planning)
City of North Vancouver
North Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Manager, Planning, this position requires knowledge in a variety of areas related to long range planning, development planning, urban design, and environmental…
Added 48 mins ago
T&
Project Manager - Real Estate
Turner & Townsend
AB · Edmonton, Canada
- Full-time
You are an exceptional Project Manager with 7-10 years of post-graduate experience, demonstrating a strong track record of delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, logistics,…
Added 1 hour ago
IT Intern
Musqueam Indian Band
Vancouver, BC
Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Help Desk Technician Intern provides frontline technical support to Musqueam staff by assisting with hardware, software, network, and communication…
Added 1 hour ago
KC
Front End Crew (Cattle Processor)
Kasko Cattle
Taber, AB
- Full-time
We believe great food should benefit both the people who eat it and the people who produce it - so we grow food in a way that grows people too, by caring for our animals, stewarding our…
Added 1 hour ago
KC
Front End Crew (Cattle Processor)
Kasko Cattle
AB · Stirling, Alberta
- Full-time
We believe great food should benefit both the people who eat it and the people who produce it - so we grow food in a way that grows people too, by caring for our animals, stewarding our…
Added 1 hour ago
FH
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope
Fraser Health
BC · Tri-Cities / Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody, British Columbia
- Part-time
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team; performs assessments, plans, implements and evaluates…
Added 1 hour ago
SD
Merchandiser, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards
Added 1 hour ago
G
Store Manager- Heartland Town Centre
GEOX
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Store Manager to oversee all aspects of our store operations. As a Store Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales, ensuring…
Added 1 hour ago
SD
Merchandiser, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards
Added 1 hour ago
SD
Merchandiser, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Beamsville, ON
- Part-time
Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards
Added 1 hour ago
SC
shift supervisor - Store# 54228, 8656 YONGE STREET
Starbucks Coffee Company
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
As a Starbucks Shift Supervisor, you will assist the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts. As a team lead, you will deploy partners and delegate tasks to…
Added 1 hour ago
LC
Meat Assistant Department Manager Full Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Sussex, NB
- Full-time
…experiences. Our Assistant Department Managers are dedicated people leaders who navigate us to providing the best in-store experience for shoppers like ourselves in all our stores across…

Optima Living

Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

Part-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Original job description

About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with other team members to provide high quality care and services to residents. This role contributes to fostering a respectful, positive, and safe environment for residents, families, and team members.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development of resident personal care or service plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate.
Recommends and implements changes to resident personal care or service plans as needed.
Maintains accurate records of resident conditions and health care requirements and other pertinent documentation.
Assists with move ins, move outs, palliative care, end of life and care after death by ensuring that comfort and dignity are maintained.
Provides direct nursing care including administration and/or distribution of medications, medical treatments and procedures, and resident education as needed.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the interdisciplinary team, supervisor(s), doctors, residents and families.
Assists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures when requested by the Director of Care or designate.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident.
Directs, supports and assists Health Care Aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
Assists in the orientation of new team members under the direction of the Director of Care or designate ensuring their performance is monitored, corrected and evaluated.
Identifies and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair or replacement.
Reports clinical supply needs to the Director of Care or designate.
Completes internal and external incident reports in a timely manner.
Attends and contributes to nursing and general team member meetings as well as resident care conferences as needed.
Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
Supports new team members through their orientation process.
Respects and upholds the Resident Bill of Rights and the Assisted Living Rights of Residents.
Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
Maintains a current license to practice from the AB College of Registered Nurses (CRNA) & College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
Maintains an active CPR and First Aid certification.
Demonstrates the skills and attributes to guide and mentor Health Care Aides and other non-professional team members.
Demonstrates a therapeutic approach to the delivery of care.
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in an approachable and respectful manner with the temperament to deal tactfully and cooperatively in all interactions.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to present professional documents with clarity.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
Computer literacy skills required.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Conditions of Employment

Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
Active CPR and First Aid Certification

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides high-quality direct nursing care and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement resident care plans. They are responsible for medication administration, maintaining accurate health records, and mentoring Health Care Aides to ensure a safe and respectful environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved nursing school and hold a current license to practice from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Additionally, they must possess active CPR and First Aid certification and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a residential care setting.

Skills

Nursing care
Medication administration
Resident care planning
Clinical documentation
Palliative care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Mentoring
First aid
CPR
Infection control
Problem solving
Communication
Occupational health and safety
Computer literacy

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Senior Living
Nursing
Resident Care
Medication Administration
Palliative Care
Clinical Documentation
Health Care Aides
Infection Control
Occupational Health and Safety
CPR
First Aid
Interdisciplinary Team
Resident Bill of Rights
Assisted Living
Long-Term Care
Memory Care
Brain Health
Quality Improvement

Report this job