Job Description
To assess, develop and evaluate Resident care needs and ensure accurate and current
health records, clinical assessments and documentation.
- To assist with the coordination of and participation in Resident care conferences.
- To work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
- Assess the physical health of Residents and use clinical judgment to determine the need for
further assessment or referral to external health providers.
- To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory
requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Communicate with Residents and families about changes in health status and provide health
teaching as required.
- Administer medication and treatments as scheduled, supervise and delegate care to
Unregulated Care Providers where applicable and in accordance with applicable regulations
and organizational policies and procedures.
- Complete assessments where required, initiate /develop or revise the plan of care as
applicable and evaluate outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including
the resident/substitute decision maker, physician and any contracted service providers.
- Coordinate resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of care
services.
- Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical
emergencies.
- Act as a supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DOC and Executive
Directors.
- Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern
communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
- Assist the 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.
- Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved
education institutions.
- Plan, directly supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff on the assigned unit.
- Monitor performance and conduct Performance appraisals and provide feedback and share
with DOC.
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality,
and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.
- To complete all other tasks as assigned.
- Adhere to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences
subject to regulatory and legislative direction.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
