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:

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.