Job Description

Registered Nurse
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:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our
home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the he alth
care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified
and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care
and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and se rvices in Canada.

Time Type:

Part time

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.