Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Current registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred, which includes Complex medical and Dementia.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as well as in the areas of wound management, infection control, least restraint, and zero lift.
• Effective human relation skills enable others through coaching, mentoring, and learning through shared experiences.
• Ability to work alone and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle most urgent priorities first.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a variety of stressful situations and challenges and with various individuals or groups.
• Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Proven experience in taking personal responsibility for seeking information from various sources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must work at all times within the regulation laid out in the Health Professions Act.
• Accountable for assessing, planning, monitoring and coordinating the delivery of resident care.
• Oversees Interdisciplinary Team Conference, care plan development and addresses family concerns.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the work of the LPN and Health Care Aide Staff.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team and acts as a champion of customer satisfaction and customer service.
• Assists in orientating, mentoring and competency development of staff.
• Staff replacement in absence of the nursing clerk.
• Takes charge of the facility in the absence of management.

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.

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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.