Registered Nurses (RN) / Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)
We are seeking Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses to join our team. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for assigned patients in acute care, community, retirement home, and home care settings. We are looking for nurses who lead with compassion, work with heart, and are deeply committed to client-centered care delivered with respect and dignity.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and contribute to the development of individualized, client-centered care plans
- Implement and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient needs and established care plans
- Deliver nursing care in acute care, community, home care, and retirement home environments
- Perform advanced and routine wound care, including sterile dressing changes
- Administer medications and injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, and as authorized within scope of practice)
- Initiate and manage IV therapy (where scope and certification permit)
- Monitor, document, and promptly report changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare provider
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to support treatment plans
- Support seniors with chronic disease management, medication administration, and health monitoring
- Deliver compassionate, respectful, and dignified care to residents in retirement home settings
- Educate patients, residents, and families on health maintenance, medication management, and disease prevention
- Facilitate referrals to healthcare professionals and community resources
- Respond effectively to medical emergencies and provide first aid/CPR as required
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed electronic documentation
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards and retirement home regulations
- Uphold professional, legal, and ethical standards of nursing practice
- Provide emotional support and advocacy to residents and their families
- Support palliative and end-of-life care where applicable
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
Qualifications:
- Current registration in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body (e.g., CNO)
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Acute care experience required
- Community and home care experience required
- Retirement home experience required
- Demonstrated experience delivering compassionate, caring, and client-centered care
- Current CPR/BLS certification (ACLS an asset)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (if applicable for community visits)
- Clear vulnerable sector check
Required Skills & Competencies:Clinical Competencies:
- Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills
- Proficiency in wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Competency in medication administration and injections
- Knowledge of geriatric care principles and senior health needs
- Understanding of retirement home regulations and resident rights
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
- Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
Professional & Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and a caring approach
- Commitment to delivering care with respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity
- Strong client-centered philosophy and resident advocacy skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work with heart, integrity, and professionalism
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with residents and families
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Multilingual abilities considered an asset
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- High level of accountability, ethical judgment, and professional integrity
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Experience:
- Long Term Care / Retirement Home: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
