Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - Tendercare

Extendicare; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time nursing position to ensure resident care aligns with established nursing standards and physician orders. You will assist in assessing residents and developing care plans while supervising unit staff and coordinating with the Director of Care as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a long-term care setting. Extendicare offers a supportive environment with a compassionate mission and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the provincial Approved Institutions
• Registered or eligible for registration with the provincial Approved Professional Institutions
• Previous experience in community or long-term care with knowledge of duties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks by urgency
• Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
• Developed problem-solving skills to see the big picture

Responsibilities

• Ensuring resident care adheres to established nursing standards, physician orders, and policies
• Assessing and monitoring residents while developing and evaluating care plans
• Supervising nursing and personal care staff on the unit, including orientations
• Monitoring performance, conducting appraisals, and escalating issues to the Director of Care
• Providing leadership in the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Competence (provincial)

Registration with provincial college

Experience in community/long-term care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensuring resident / patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Assisting in the assessment and monitoring of residents / patients while working to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident/patient care plans
• Managing and evaluating the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit, including orientations and other supervisory duties
• Monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals and referring problems to the Director of Care
• Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Approved Professional Institutions for the province
• Previous similar experience in Community or long-term care, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the "big picture"

Time Type Part time Compensation Details

$39.13 - $59.23

About us & Why join us

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are 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. We are 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.

About Extendicare

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.

Mission

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

Vision

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

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.