Registered Nurse (RN) - (Temp Part-time) - Tendercare

122009 Tendercare Nursing Homes Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Nurse to enhance daily nursing practice in alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies. The role involves supervising staff, developing care plans, and ensuring high-quality resident care in a long-term care setting.

Part-time, temporary position with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits suite. The organization emphasizes compassionate, equitable care and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the approved province institutions.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the provincial professional bodies.
• Experience in community or long-term care with thorough knowledge of duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing urgent tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Creative problem-solving to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring resident/patient care is provided with established nursing standards and policies.
• Assisting in assessment and monitoring of residents/patients and developing care plans.
• Managing and evaluating nursing and personal care staff on the unit, including orientations.
• Monitoring performance and referring issues to the Director of Care.
• Providing direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care.

Skills

Certificate of competence

Registration eligibility

Experience in community/long-term care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job Description

The RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description: Union Name: ONA Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable Salary: As per collective agreement Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement Time Type: Temporary Part-Time For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

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

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

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.

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.

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.