Registered Nurse

EXTENDICARE; Paris; On-site; CAD 44,083 - 47,706; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

EXTENDICARE is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct resident care in Ontario, Paris. The role involves medication administration and ensuring compliance with health standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, supervising care providers, and responding to resident concerns. Candidates must have current RN registration and strong communication skills. Part-time position with compensation ranging from $32.00 to $34.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Must demonstrate sound clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication administration.
• Complete care assessments and service plans for residents.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse registration in applicable Province/State

Education in gerontology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse

Mission: Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration and documenting care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards and policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DHW/DOC for billings.
• To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• To work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
• To order and safeguard drugs and narcotics and administer them in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies and procedures.
• To facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• To supervise resident self‑medication assessment and audits.
• To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to unregulated care providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy and procedures.
• To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
• To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition or medical emergencies.
• To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
• To assist the DHW/DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department.
• To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions.
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.
• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What Extendicare Has to Offer

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Time Type: Part time

Compensation Details

$32.00 - $34.63