Registered Nurse, Riverview Gardens

Municipality of Chatham-Kent; South Buxton; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Riverview Gardens is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-standard care for residents with long-term disabilities. The role covers day, evening, night shifts, including weekends, to ensure 24/7 nursing coverage in a supportive home environment.

The ideal candidate holds an RN diploma or BScN, is registered with the Ontario College of Nurses, and has geriatric and rehabilitation nursing experience. Strong assessment and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Registered Nurse with long-term care experience
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 nursing care to residents in the home
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor responses
• Develop individualized care plans for each resident
• Coordinate skin and wound care per MOH standards
• Ensure safety practices under OHS Act and CNA guidelines

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Geriatrics

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN diploma

BScN degree

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Tools

PCC/EMAR

Job description

Job Status: Permanent Part-Time & Casual
Union: RVG ONA
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Riverview Gardens
Closing Date: November 19, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring that a high standard of care is combined with an understanding of the needs of people with long term disabilities and particularly those disabilities associated with aging.

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the administrative policies, medical director's orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles; this care is provided on a shift basis as scheduled in order to ensure that residents of the Home have nursing care 24 hours per day, seven days per week
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
• Complete an individualized plan of care for each resident
• Assess resident's health status on an ongoing basis and institutes appropriate care measures
• Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in residents' conditions
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Coordinate skin and wound care programs according to MOH Long Term Care standards and Services for Seniors best practice policies and procedures
• Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
• Working as per CNO standards
• Maintaining compliance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007
• May supervise registered practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Possess a secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate)
• Completion of a Registered Nurse diploma program or a BScN degree program required
• Completion of a post-diploma geriatric program is desired
• Registered Nurse work experience, or student placement experience, in a long term care home setting
• Additional experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing
• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and other related professional associations
• Training in appropriate use of restraints and current best practices in least restraint policy
• Ability to integrate reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience participating in a workplace committee
• Experience with RAI-MDS charting
• Familiar with PCC (PointClickCare) / EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) or similar programs
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office (or similar software program)
• As per the Long-Term Care Homes Act, all staff members shall promptly provide the employer with a signed declaration disclosing new charges, convictions, orders and restraining orders, consistent with Ontario Regulation 79/10 made under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, with respect to the period since the date the person's last criminal reference check under subsection (2) was conducted

Certifications, memberships, licenses:

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Possess current Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR certifications

Work environment/hours of work:

• There are no guaranteed hours for this position
• This position works weekday hours, afternoon hours, evening hours, and weekend hours
• Able to accept on short notice call-in hours days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends, which may include short shifts
• This position will be required to work midnight hours

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. This position works with vulnerable residents in a position of trust and authority, on a sustained and regular basis, in a largely unsupervised capacity. A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required (Long-Term Care Homes Act section 215 O. Reg. 79/10) prior to being accepted for employment. You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements:

• Annual Flu immunization is required
• 2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position
• The employer may request a “Physical Task Analysis”
• Bending: frequent twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling; constant stooping (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Walking: constant walking on level surface (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (participates in medical rounds with the attending physician; assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Sitting: constant sitting in a chair (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (participates in "shift report" at start/end of shift; completes written documentation and computerized documentation (assessments, progress notes, etc.) in online charting system in PCC software; develops/maintains care plans for each individual resident)
• Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder; constant reaching below shoulder, forward, backward, handling (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; monitor/assists residents with meals and nourishments)
• Lifting: frequent lifting at shoulder, carrying, pushing at or above shoulder, pulling at or above shoulder; constant lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder, pushing below shoulder, pulling below shoulder (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Standing: constant standing inside (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities)
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching, mousing (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; communication via email; completes computerized documentation (assessments, progress notes, care plans, etc.)

This permanent position has an hourly wage of $39.07 - $56.00 and will receive 15% in lieu of benefits and 6% vacation pay.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.