Charge Nurse, LTC Leader — Ontario RN

Lion Healthcare; Fordwich; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Healthcare in Fordwich, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support resident care in long-term care settings. The RN will provide clinical leadership, assess health changes, and coordinate care with RPNs and PSWs. This role requires a current RN license with CNO and experience in geriatric care.

The candidate will lead a care team, ensure documentation accuracy, and uphold LTC policies while maintaining resident-centered care and collaboration with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Experience in Long-Term Care or geriatric care.
• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Charge Nurse coordinating resident care on the unit.
• Provide clinical leadership to RPNs, PSWs, and other care staff.
• Assess residents and respond to changes in health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to LTC policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices.
• Ensure safe, high-quality resident care and compliance with LTC regulations.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Independent work

Resident-centered care

Education

RN Diploma

Job description

Lion Healthcare in Fordwich, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support resident care in long-term care settings. The RN will provide clinical leadership, assess health changes, and coordinate care with RPNs and PSWs. This role requires a current RN license with CNO and experience in geriatric care.

The candidate will lead a care team, ensure documentation accuracy, and uphold LTC policies while maintaining resident-centered care and collaboration with physicians and families.