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: ONA
Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable 

Salary: RN rate as per Collective Agreement
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:

Job Responsibilities -

Resident Assessment and Care Planning

• Complete and maintain resident assessments, care plans, and documentation.
• Ensure care plans are current and changes are communicated appropriately.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate residents' care in collaboration with residents, substitute decision-makers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Care Conferences and Transitions

• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate in them.
• Facilitate resident admissions, move-ins, transfers, and transitions in collaboration with the Director of Care (DOC).

Medication Management

• Order, secure, and administer medications, including narcotics, in compliance with regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies.
• Supervise resident self-medication assessments and audits.

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration tasks to Unregulated Care Providers (UCPs) within their scope of practice.
• Coordinate nursing assignments to ensure timely and efficient resident care delivery.
• Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency responses in the absence of the DOC/ADOC.

Resident and Family Support

• Provide resident and family education.
• Respond to resident and family concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up or escalation to leadership when required.

Clinical Management

• Respond to significant changes in resident condition and medical emergencies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate resident care to achieve optimal outcomes.

Quality, Safety, and Infection Prevention

• Assist with the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) programs Health and Safety initiatives Clinical programs Nursing quality improvement plans.

Student Supervision

• Coordinate and supervise nursing student placements from approved educational institutions.

Professional Accountability

• Maintain RN registration and competencies required by the applicable nursing regulatory college.
• Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct, ethics, integrity, and professional standards.

Key Competencies Expected of an Extendicare RN

The job description identifies the following essential competencies:

• Clinical knowledge and critical thinking
• Care coordination
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Time management
• Customer and resident-focused care
• Ability to work effectively with seniors and unregulated care providers
• Perform tasks assigned by DOC or delegates

Qualifications and skills -
1)    Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
2)    Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
3)    Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
4)    Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired an asset
5)    Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
6)    Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
7)    Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
8)    Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
9)    Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

10) Flexibility to work in different roles as per the facility requirements

11) Willing to work on different units as per the facility needs

Time Type:

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.​

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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.

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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. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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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 [email protected].

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.