CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Wellness Care Supervisor | RPN
Job No:
ViVA142510109
Location:
Ancaster
Would you like to fill the time with fulfilling work for Seniors?
Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!
Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Ancaster/Hamilton, Ontario
Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact and see why we are Happier Here™!
Enjoy competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more!
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we can't wait to meet you!
You.
You’re a passionate and experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) who thrives in a leadership role. You love working with seniors in a vibrant, non-clinical environment and believe in raising the bar for care and service. You’re a natural mentor, a strong communicator, and a team player who brings out the best in others. You’re ready to lead with heart, inspire your team, and make every day meaningful.
Us.
At V!VA Retirement Communities, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a community. We believe in putting people first and creating a culture where every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Our mission is simple: Making Today Great! We’re looking for someone who shares our values and is ready to lead with purpose and positivity.
The Career.
As the Wellness Care Supervisor, you’ll report to the Wellness Manager and play a key leadership role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our Community Members. You’ll supervise and support our Personal Support Workers (PSWs), coordinate care services, and help maintain a positive, collaborative, and compliant environment.
You’ll also step in as needed to support daily operations, provide direct care, and lead wellness initiatives. This is a dynamic role that blends leadership, clinical expertise, and a passion for people.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leadership & Team Support
- Mentor and support PSWs and Wellness Team Members
- Coordinate schedules and ensure appropriate staffing
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Provide shift coverage and leadership in the absence of the Wellness Manager
Care Coordination
- Develop and oversee individualized care plans
- Conduct wellness assessments and care conferences
- Liaise with families and healthcare providers
- Manage prescriber orders and ensure accurate documentation
Operations & Compliance
- Administer medications and support emergency response
- Maintain compliance with the Retirement Homes Act and V!VA policies
- Lead infection prevention and fall prevention programs
- Participate in audits, quality improvement, and wellness meetings
Health & Safety
- Promote a safe and healthy environment for all
- Respond to changes in resident behavior and initiate appropriate actions
- Participate in emergency drills and maintain readiness
What You Bring:
- RPN license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 5+ years of nursing experience in senior care
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- CPR certification and recent Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Why Join V!VA?
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and fun work environment where your contributions truly matter. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in everything we do.
V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.
V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.
