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AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Registered Practical Nurse

Part-Time
CA$35.03 - CA$36.37/hr
Mid
Ajax, ON, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing, including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
  • Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations; the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act; the Occupational Health and Safety Act; the Pharmacy Act; the Food and Drugs Act (Canada); the Controlled Substances Act (Canada); the Health Promotion and Protection Act; the Personal Health Protection Act; the Coroners Act; the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; and other pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal statutes influencing nursing home operations, especially the nursing department.
  • A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and membership in good standing.
Responsibilities
  • Provide professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.
  • Provide direction to Personal Support Workers as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice Working with Unregulated Health Care Workers.
  • In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implement AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit and provide input into their revision within the residence and the unit.
  • Liaise with physicians and other members of the health care team, including external health care partners.
  • In the absence of the Registered Nurse, immediately notify the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
  • Work with other members of the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met.
  • Provide direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
  • Participate in shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in resident status.

About the company

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Dementia training reaches beyond clinicians: AgeCare's Imagine program includes online modules and facilitated sessions for housekeeping staff through executives.
  • Clinical hiring spans several levels: AgeCare's October 2026 board lists nursing, personal-support and clinical-leadership jobs.
  • Leaders are learning new tools: AgeCare trained over 200 in AI and automation before October 2026's Innovation Lab launch.

What critics are saying

  • Employment terms differ by site: AgeCare's 2024 report lists 87 collective agreements, 20 unions and 135 benefit plans.
  • Many vacancies lack permanent status: an October 2026 AgeCare board snapshot listed 362 casual and 106 temporary postings.
  • Pricing freedom is limited: AgeCare's 16-home Ontario partnership receives provincially set funding and resident co-payments.

What makes AgeCare unique

  • Mental-health care has dedicated housing: AgeCare serves residents with specialized needs at Mount Royal, SkyPointe and Sandringham.
  • Services bring generations together: AgeCare combines residential care with on-site childcare and adult-day programs.
  • Care operations connect with academic research: AgeCare funds a three-year Mount Royal chair studying aging.

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