RN

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily, aligned with governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. The role includes assessing residents, developing and evaluating care plans, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring care is delivered per established standards.

We offer meaningful, part-time work in our long-term care settings, with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the province
• Registered or eligible for registration with the province
• Experience in community or long-term care
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Creative problem-solving to see the big picture

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident/patient care aligns with nursing standards and physicians’ orders and policies
• Assist in assessment and monitoring and develop/ evaluate care plans
• Manage and evaluate nursing and personal care staff, including orientations
• Monitor performance, conduct appraisals and refer issues to the Director of Care
• Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Supervisory skills

Education

RN license

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:

Union Local:

Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable

Salary: RN Visit Rate

Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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.

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.