Registered Nurse (Casual)

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Assistant Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, person- and family-centered care. The RN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life.

The RN practices in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Home’s required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. The RN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff.

Wage Rate:

The starting wage rate is $ 36.06 per hour.

Vacancy:

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and update individualized plans of care in response to changes in resident condition, preferences, and goals, in collaboration with the resident and/or SDM and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete required clinical documentation and assessments (including interRAI), contribute to care conferences, and support continuity of care during admissions, returns from hospital, and significant change.
• Liaise with physicians/NP, pharmacy, external providers, and families/SDMs to coordinate services and ensure timely follow-up.
• Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards and guidelines, maintaining professional accountability, safe delegation/supervision, and high-quality documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect personal health information in accordance with PHIPA and Home policy (privacy in conversations, documentation, and electronic records).
• Process and implement physician/NP orders and administer medications and treatments safely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medication accountabilities (including safe storage, handling, inventory controls, and documentation).
• Identify, document, and report medication incidents/near misses and contribute to follow-up actions and learning to reduce recurrence.
• Support delivery of required clinical programs and interventions in accordance with Home policy and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee home area, including taking charge as assigned; conduct home area rounds and support effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Direct, assign, and evaluate work of PSWs and support RPN practice (as applicable), providing coaching and feedback to support safe, respectful care and consistent standards.
• Contribute to performance discussions and evaluations for assigned staff in partnership with leadership, and support a respectful workplace and conflict resolution as required.
• Model and reinforce IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, point-of-care risk assessment, additional precautions) and integrate IPAC expectations into daily nursing care and resident flow.
• Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches, respecting resident identity, preferences, and lived experience.
• Practice safely and support compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, including safe work practices, incident reporting, and participation in prevention strategies (including workplace violence prevention in healthcare settings).
• Actively listen to resident and family concerns, respond promptly, and support service recovery in accordance with Home policies, maintaining respectful communication and professionalism.
• Ensure care is delivered in alignment with the Residents’ Bill of Rights and advocate for resident dignity, choice, and autonomy.
• Understand the Home’s quality indicators (including those publicly reported) and participate in improvement initiatives to achieve safe, measurable outcomes.
• Follow Home policies and legislative requirements related to mandatory reporting, including identifying and escalating concerns of suspected abuse/neglect or other reportable events, and supporting required documentation and reporting processes.
• Order/monitor nursing supplies and equipment as assigned; ensure supplies are used appropriately and efficiently, and escalate shortages/concerns that may affect resident care.
• Use approved digital tools (including AI-enabled features where available) to support documentation quality, communication, and trend monitoring, while ensuring clinical judgment remains primary and resident information is protected under PHIPA and Home policy.
• Contribute to accreditation readiness (CARF, where applicable) by following standardized practices, supporting documentation readiness, and participating in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in the Home’s fire safety and emergency preparedness program, including required training and drills, responding to emergency codes.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current General Class registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
• Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with CNO practice standards and guidelines
• Strong documentation practice and commitment to meeting CNO documentation expectations
• Working knowledge of interRAI assessment processes, care planning, and documentation; Certification is an asset (or willingness to complete within one (1) year of hire, as applicable).
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care, dignity, respectful relationships, and the ability to turn tasks into positive social interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, and to follow Home policies and required programs to support safe, compliant care delivery.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within the context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.