Registered Nurse (RN) - Temporary Part Time (PT) - Halton Hills

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee family assistance program

Benefits package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct resident care, administer medications, and document care in compliance with regulatory policies. You will collaborate with the DHW/DOC, coordinate care plans, and supervise unregulated care providers to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

This role emphasizes leadership in care coordination, emergency response, and education for residents and families, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

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 is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• Competencies per governing College standards.
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) VPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication administration.
• Complete and update care assessments, service plans and documentation.
• Coordinate care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Supervise care and medication administration by Unregulated Care Providers.
• Coordinate resident care assignments and nursing team schedules.
• Respond to changes in resident condition and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs.
• Supervise nursing students and coordinate their scheduling.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Delegation

Computer skills (MS Office)

VPS screening awareness

Education

RN license (provincial)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mission: Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards and policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DHW/DOC for billings;
• To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences;
• To work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers;
• To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies and procedures;
• To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
• To supervise resident self medication assessment and audits;
• To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy and procedures;
• To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
• To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical emergencies;
• To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors;
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments;
• To 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;
• To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions;
• To 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;
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State;
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers;
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers;
• Must 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).

What Extendicare has to offer:

• 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 where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

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.

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.