Registered Nurse - Casual Part Time - Brampton

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate resident care in our Canadian long-term care facilities. You will supervise care delivery, manage medications, and ensure safe, compassionate outcomes for residents and families.

You will collaborate with the DOC/ADOC, supervise UCPs, and ensure adherence to infection control and quality improvement plans while supporting student placements and upholding Extendicare values.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the provincial nursing regulator.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the provincial regulator.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience with cognitively impaired residents an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.
• Commitment to working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with residents and the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care conferences, admissions, transfers, and transitions with the Director of Care.
• Oversee medication management and supervise self-medication auditing.
• Supervise unregulated care providers and coordinate nursing assignments; act as supervisor in DOC/ADOC absence.
• Educate residents and families and follow up on concerns.
• Monitor resident conditions and coordinate care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support IPAC programs, safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinate nursing student placements and supervise their learning.
• Maintain RN registration and uphold professional standards and Extendicare policies.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Care coordination

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Resident-focused care

Team collaboration

Supervision

Education

RN license (Ontario)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complete and maintain resident assessments, care plans, and documentation. Ensure care plans are current and changes are communicated appropriately. Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate residents' care in collaboration with residents, substitute decision-makers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Care Conferences and Transitions Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate in them. Facilitate resident admissions, move‑ins, transfers, and transitions in collaboration with the Director of Care (DOC).
• Medication Management Order, secure, and administer medications, including narcotics, in compliance with regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies. Supervise resident self‑medication assessments and audits.
• Leadership and Supervision Supervise and delegate care and medication administration tasks to Unregulated Care Providers (UCPs) within their scope of practice. Coordinate nursing assignments to ensure timely and efficient resident care delivery. Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency responses in the absence of the DOC/ADOC.
• Resident and Family Support Provide resident and family education. Respond to resident and family concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up or escalation to leadership when required.
• Clinical Management Respond to significant changes in resident condition and medical emergencies. Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate resident care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Quality, Safety, and Infection Prevention Assist with the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) programs Health and Safety initiatives Clinical programs Nursing quality improvement plans.
• Student Supervision Coordinate and supervise nursing student placements from approved educational institutions.
• Professional Accountability Maintain RN registration and competencies required by the applicable nursing regulatory college. Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct, ethics, integrity, and professional standards.

Key Competencies Expected of an Extendicare RN

• Clinical knowledge and critical thinking
• Care coordination
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Time management
• Customer and resident-focused care
• Ability to work effectively with seniors and unregulated care providers
• Perform tasks assigned by DOC or delegates

Qualifications and skills

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Flexibility to work in different roles as per the facility requirements
• Willing to work on different units as per the facility needs

Time Type: Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long‑term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

• We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long‑term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

• We embrace every person for the individual they are.
• We care for each person as we would our own family.
• We collaborate with others because we achieve more together.
• We are relentless in our efforts to improve.
• We respect the resources entrusted to us.