Registered Nurse - Casual

Cardinal Creek Residence; Orléans; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Assistance program

Job summary

Cardinal Creek Residence seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead clinical care, coordinate assessments, and support family-centered resident goals. You will ensure safe medication administration, documentation, and IPAC practices while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires current RN registration in Ontario, CPR/BLS, and adherence to FLTCA/OC Regulations. The starting wage is $36.06/hour, with opportunities for professional growth and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Current General Class registration in good standing with the CNO as an RN.
• Current Certificate of Competence with the CNO or equivalent recognizing independent practice in Ontario.
• Demonstrated ability to align with CNO practice standards and guidelines.
• Strong documentation practice and compliance with CNO expectations.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and update care plans in collaboration with residents and the team.
• Document and assess using interRAI and support continuity of care during admissions and transitions.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacy, and families to ensure timely follow-up.
• Practice in accordance with CNO standards, ensuring safe delegation and high-quality documentation.
• Maintain PHIPA compliance and protect resident information.

Skills

RN documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

RN license (Ontario)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

InterRAI assessments

Job description

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Assistant Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, person- and family-centered care. The RN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life.

The RN practices in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Home’s required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. The RN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $36.06/hour.

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and update individualized plans of care inresponse to changes in resident condition, preferences, and goals, in collaboration withthe resident and/or SDM and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete required clinical documentation and assessments (including interRAI),contribute to care conferences, and support continuity of care during admissions, returnsfrom hospital, and significant change.
• Liaise with physicians/NP, pharmacy, external providers, and families/SDMs tocoordinate services and ensure timely follow-up.
• Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards andguidelines, maintaining professional accountability, safe delegation/supervision, andhigh-quality documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect personal health information in accordance withPHIPA and Home policy (privacy in conversations, documentation, and electronicrecords).
• Process and implement physician/NP orders and administer medications and treatmentssafely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medicationaccountabilities (including safe storage, handling, inventory controls, anddocumentation).
• Identify, document, and report medication incidents/near misses and contribute to followup actions and learning to reduce recurrence.
• Support delivery of required clinical programs and interventions in accordance withHome policy and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee home area, including taking charge as assigned; conduct homearea rounds and support effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Direct, assign, and evaluate work of PSWs and support RPN practice (as applicable),providing coaching and feedback to support safe, respectful care and consistentstandards.
• Contribute to performance discussions and evaluations for assigned staff in partnershipwith leadership, and support a respectful workplace and conflict resolution as required.
• Model and reinforce IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, point-of-care risk assessment,additional precautions) and integrate IPAC expectations into daily nursing care andresident flow.
• Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches,respecting resident identity, preferences, and lived experience.
• Practice safely and support compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements,including safe work practices, incident reporting, and participation in preventionstrategies (including workplace violence prevention in healthcare settings).
• Actively listen to resident and family concerns, respond promptly, and support servicerecovery in accordance with Home policies, maintaining respectful communication andprofessionalism.
• Ensure care is delivered in alignment with the Residents’ Bill of Rights and advocate forresident dignity, choice, and autonomy.
• Understand the Home’s quality indicators (including those publicly reported) andparticipate in improvement initiatives to achieve safe, measurable outcomes.
• Follow Home policies and legislative requirements related to mandatory reporting,including identifying and escalating concerns of suspected abuse/neglect or otherreportable events, and supporting required documentation and reporting processes.
• Order/monitor nursing supplies and equipment as assigned; ensure supplies are usedappropriately and efficiently, and elevate shortages/concerns that may affect residentcare.
• Use approved digital tools (including AI-enabled features where available) to supportdocumentation quality, communication, and trend monitoring, while ensuring clinicaljudgment remains primary and resident information is protected under PHIPA and Homepolicy.
• Contribute to accreditation readiness (CARF, where applicable) by followingstandardized practices, supporting documentation readiness, and participating in qualityimprovement activities.
• Participate in the Home’s fire safety and emergency preparedness program, includingrequired training and drills, responding to emergency codes.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current General Class registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario(CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a RegisteredNurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadianjurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of acertificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of rightexemption Bill 60
• Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with CNO practice standards andguidelines
• Strong documentation practice and commitment to meeting CNO documentationexpectations
• Working knowledge of interRAI assessment processes, care planning, anddocumentation; Certification is an asset (or willingness to complete within one (1) year ofhire, as applicable).
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborateeffectively with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care, dignity, respectful relationships,and the ability to turn tasks into positive social interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021(FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, and to follow Home policies and requiredprograms to support safe, compliant care delivery.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowinghow to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within the context of promotingindividuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results ofTB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray(within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.
• French speaking an asset

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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