Nursing is a labour of love for this RN

Compassion, dedication and an unwavering commitment to residents have earned Rachel Wilson the title of Employee of the Month for June 2026 at Carveth Care Centre.

A Registered Nurse at the home since January 2025, she has quickly become known for her passionate approach to nursing, her strong advocacy for residents and her ability to connect with everyone she meets.

“I love nursing and caring for others,” attests the friendly young woman. “Although not every nursing intervention will heal certain health conditions given their trajectory, knowing I provided the best care possible and prioritized my patients’ needs is what is most important to me in striving for being a good nurse.”

Colleagues describe Rachel as someone who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure residents receive the highest quality care possible. She says she never leaves a concern unresolved and is always searching for solutions to improve outcomes for residents and families alike.

“If there is something I feel my patient is lacking as part of their care, I will not allow myself to complete my shift without a solution or resolution,” she explains.

Rachel’s caring nature extends far beyond clinical care. Known for her warm personality and love of conversation, she enjoys spending time with residents, hearing stories about their lives and building meaningful relationships with families.

“I’ve been told I have an ‘old soul,’” she says kindly. “I love sparking conversations with our residents and hearing their perspectives of life from a different time.”

Her journey into nursing was deeply personal. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a child, Rachel spent much of her early life interacting with healthcare professionals who inspired her to pursue a career in nursing.

“Living with a chronic illness myself, I always wanted to give back to others from a perspective of understanding what it feels like to be the patient,” she said. “That knowledge helps guide the care I provide as a nurse.”

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling between visits with loved ones, walking her dog and staying active through weight training and exercise.

Her long-term goals are rooted in making a difference in the lives of others.

“If I can make one person smile in my day, I feel I’ve done a good job,” she explains. “It creates a healthy mindset for me and makes a difference not only for someone else, but also for myself.”

Rachel also dreams of travelling the world and continuing to expand her health care knowledge, potentially pursuing advanced nursing education in the future.

When asked what she would change if she could rule the world for a day, Rachel focused on addressing poverty, food insecurity and the housing crisis — issues she believes are closely tied to overall health and wellbeing.

Carveth Care Centre congratulates Rachel Wilson on being named Employee of the Month and thanks her for the compassion, positivity and excellence she brings to residents, families and colleagues every day. To learn more about living or working in our retirement lodge or long-term care home, please call 613-382-4752.