Registered Nurse (Temporary Part-time) - Arbour Heights

Extendicare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Houston, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct resident care, administer medications, and document care per policies. The role reports to the DHW/DOC and includes evening hours (15:00-23:00) every other weekend over a 13-month term.

Responsibilities include care assessments, care planning, coordinating with the nursing team, supervising unregulated care providers, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the relevant US state or province.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/long term care 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.
• Maintain competencies as per governing College standards.
• Skills in computer use and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current VPS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date.
• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
• Order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with regulations and Extendicare policies.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Supervise resident self medication assessment and audits.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan with the team.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments for timely delivery.
• Respond to significant changes in residents’ condition and medical emergencies.
• Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
• Address resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action or escalation.
• Assist in Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Quality Plans.
• Coordinate scheduling of nursing students from approved institutions.
• Uphold Extendicare values and Code of Conduct.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Patient-focused care

Delegation

Computer skills

MS Office

Education

RN license (US/State)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/Medical software

Job description

Job Description

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.

This position is 52,5 hours biweekly including every other weekend and is 15:00-23:00hr and is for 13 months.

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.

Required Education, Credentials And Experience

• 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)

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$36.87 - $55.82

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.