As part of Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. (CWPI), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of seniors in our community, Bergen Gardens offers a warm, supportive environment where residents and team members feel a true sense of family and belonging. Our state-of-the-art retirement residence includes 149 Assisted Living suites as well as 48 private health-care suites within four intimate Memory Care Cottages, each home to 12 residents. Our specially trained team provides compassionate, person-directed care. At Bergen Gardens, every team member plays an important role in the residents’ physical, mental and spiritual wellness—from providing care, preparing and serving home-cooked meals, cleaning suites, supporting laundry services, maintaining our building and grounds, leading engaging activities and opportunities to socialize, welcoming residents and visitors, or assisting with office operations, our team works together to create a safe, comfortable and fulfilling place to call home. We value people who take the time to know our residents, build genuine relationships, and take pride in making a difference. In return, we offer competitive wages, a collaborative workplace, and the opportunity to do meaningful work every day.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-directed nursing care and clinical support to elders living in a memory care setting. Practicing within their legislated scope, professional standards, demonstrated competence, and organizational policies, the nurse assesses tenant needs, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, provides and coordinates nursing interventions, administers medications and treatments, monitors changes in health and cognition, and communicates with tenants, families, prescribers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The nurse provides clinical leadership during the shift by assigning and directing care, supervising and supporting Health Care Aide staff, confirming that delegated or assigned care is appropriate and completed, responding to changes or emergencies, and promoting consistent dementia-informed practice. The role is accountable for timely documentation, effective handover, infection prevention and control, medication safety, risk management, and maintaining a respectful environment that supports each tenant’s dignity, comfort, choice, safety, independence, and quality of life.





Required Qualifications:

Education

- Graduate of an approved practical nursing or registered nursing education program, with current active practising registration in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), as applicable
- Practical working knowledge of computers and technology; working with electronic health records an asset
- BLS Certification

Experience

- Geriatric nursing experience in a community-based care setting, preferably supporting elders living with dementia or other cognitive changes
- Demonstrated ability to organize workload, manage competing demands, and prioritize nursing care based on tenant safety, assessed needs, and clinical urgency
- Experience recognizing, assessing, and responding promptly to changes in an elder’s physical health, cognition, mood, behaviour, or functional status, including communicating concerns and coordinating appropriate follow-up
- Experience supporting Health Care Aides in providing safe, person-directed care, including assigning duties, offering clinical direction, monitoring care delivery, and providing coaching and feedback

Knowledge, Skills and Employment Requirements

- Demonstrated ability to provide person-directed, trauma-informed, and dementia-informed nursing care with patience, empathy, clinical judgment, and respect
- Knowledge of safe body mechanics, lifts, transfers, positioning, skin integrity, infection prevention and control, and fall-prevention practices
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and direct staff in accordance with evidence-informed practice, the nurse’s scope of practice, and Bergen Gardens policies and procedures
- Ability to complete nursing assessments; recognize, document, and respond promptly to changes in an elder’s physical condition, cognition, mood, behaviour, or function; and escalate concerns appropriately
- Strong clinical communication, observation, teamwork, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills




- Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with elders, families, substitute decision-makers, prescribers, pharmacies, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized care plans in accordance with nursing standards, organizational policies, privacy requirements, and prescriber orders
- Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
- Recognizes the limits of their professional competence and scope of practice and seeks appropriate consultation or direction when required
- Assesses staffing and elder care needs during the shift, assigns and directs care appropriately, and follows established protocols for staff replacement and escalation
- Prepares and communicates current nursing assessment findings, care-plan updates, risks, and recommendations to support care conferences and transitions in care
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including nursing assessments, medication administration, treatments, and assistance with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and personal care
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and any other screening required by the employer
- Maintains current nursing registration, required certifications, and immunization status in accordance with regulatory, employer, and applicable public health requirements
- Ability to work scheduled nursing shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, as required
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned within legislated scope of practice, demonstrated competence, and organizational policy

What We Offer

- A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of elders.
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- A diverse position where no two days are exactly the same.
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and the community.
- Night shift hours 0000h - 0815h, 0.6 FTE

If you are outgoing, dependable, organized, and enjoy creating a positive experience for elders, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $30.93-$58.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Manitoba Nursing Registration (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Nurse - Night Shift (0.6 FTE) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bergen Gardens
📍 Winnipeg