Nurse Practitioner – Independent Contractor Extendicare is a leading provider of seniors’ care across Canada, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred health services. With over 115 long-term care homes and community care operations, our 23,700 team members work together toward our vision: to be the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. We are seeking independent, collaborative, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioners who demonstrate advanced critical thinking, solid communication, and a commitment to excellence in geriatric care.

The Nurse

Practitioner (NP) functions as an independent practitioner accountable to residents, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, and Extendicare’s policies. The NP works closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate clinical care for residents with acute and chronic health needs. The NP practices within the extended class scope, identifying personal care parameters and consulting or referring to physicians and other health professionals as appropriate.

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including health histories, mental status evaluations, and physical examinations. Integrate resident, family, and staff perspectives with nursing and allied health approaches and evidence-based practice. Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests and make clinical decisions based on results.

Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Foster therapeutic relationships that promote independence and well-being. Adjust care plans based on resident outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, leadership, and community partners.

Participate in advisory committees and quality initiatives. Educate residents and families to support autonomy and informed decision-making. Analyze resident care trends and advocate for system improvements.

Quality & Professional Standards Participate in quality improvement, research, and practice evaluation.

Nurse





Practitioner (RN Extended Class) with current and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Master's Degree with post-Master’s NP certificate in NP-Adult or NP-Primary Health Care.

Experience in primary care, gerontology, dementia care, and/or complex care an asset. Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type

Full 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 offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long-term career growth. 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. 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. We care for each person as we would our own family.

📌 Nurse Practitioner (NP), Full time, Contractor, Countryside (Ontario)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Ontario