Registered Nurse (RN) Casual - Sherwood Court

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:

Part time

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.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​