Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - Stirling Heights

EXTENDICARE; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 49,676 - 75,203; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

EXTENDICARE is seeking a Registered Nurse in Cambridge, Canada. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates must have current registration as a Registered Nurse and experience with seniors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, delegation abilities, and crisis management. Enjoy a robust benefits package and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable province/state.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication administration.
• Complete and ensure residents' care assessments and documentation.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time-management

Customer-focus

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience working with seniors

Education in gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

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, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date, and changes are communicated to DHW/DOC for billing.
• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move‑in and transfers.
• Order and safeguard drugs and narcotics and administer them in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Supervise resident self‑medication assessment and audits.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with regulations and Extendicare policies.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition or medical emergencies.
• Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in the absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken or concerns communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
• 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.
• Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions.
• 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.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable province/state.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time‑management and customer‑focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• 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).

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Job Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$36.06 – $54.59