The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in providing safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care while providing clinical leadership to the care team. Through strong clinical knowledge, assessment, critical thinking and person-centred care, the RN supports residents' health, comfort, dignity and quality of life while working collaboratively with residents, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The Leamington Mennonite Home is a faith-based long-term care and retirement community founded in 1965 to support seniors in aging with dignity. Today, we serve 273 residents across a range of housing and care options.

Our mission is Residents First, guided by faith, compassion, dignity, teamwork and community. This mission shapes how we care for residents and how we support one another as a team.

We believe every role matters. Our Registered Nurses are integral members of our nursing leadership team, providing direct clinical care, coordinating resident care and supporting Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, responsive and compassionate care.

If you are a caring, dependable and skilled nursing professional who demonstrates solid clinical judgment, values teamwork, builds meaningful relationships and wants a career where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience working in long-term care, retirement living, gerontology or a related healthcare setting is an asset.
- Knowledge of applicable nursing standards, medication administration, infection prevention and control, documentation, resident safety and quality-of-care practices.
- Knowledge of person-centred care principles and experience supporting individuals living with dementia and responsive behaviours is an asset.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to provide clinical direction and support to members of the care team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and respond to changing resident needs and clinical situations.
- Good physical health and fitness appropriate for the position and the ability to safely perform the physical requirements of resident care.

Areas of Responsibility

- Provide safe, compassionate and resident-centred nursing care in accordance with residents' individual plans of care.
- Complete nursing assessments, monitor changes in resident condition and determine appropriate nursing interventions.
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance and direction to Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers and other members of the care team during assigned shifts.
- Coordinate resident care and support effective communication among residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, Nurse Practitioners and other members of the interdisciplinary team.




- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with authorized orders, organizational policies and applicable professional standards.
- Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition, incidents, emergencies and other clinical concerns.
- Foster positive and professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, volunteers and colleagues.
- Contribute to a respectful, safe and supportive environment that reflects LMH's mission and values.

Job Duties

- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of residents' physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural health.
- Recognize and respond to changes in resident condition, initiating appropriate nursing interventions and communicating or escalating concerns as required.
- Administer medications and treatments and monitor residents for therapeutic effectiveness, adverse reactions and changes in condition.
- Provide wound care and other nursing treatments in accordance with resident care plans, authorized orders and professional standards.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and update individualized resident plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate, timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organizational policies.
- Communicate significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate healthcare providers, including the Director of Care, Nurse Practitioner, physician and family or substitute decision-maker, as required.
- Provide clinical leadership, direction and support to RPNs, PSWs and other members of the care team to ensure care is delivered safely and consistently with established plans of care.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing staff when resident needs become more complex or when consultation is required.
- Respond to resident health concerns, incidents and emergencies and coordinate appropriate interventions and follow-up.
- Participate in physician and Nurse Practitioner rounds, interdisciplinary care conferences and other resident-care discussions as required.
- Support residents and families with compassion, professionalism and clear communication during routine care, changes in condition, end-of-life care and challenging circumstances.
- Promote resident independence, choice, dignity and participation in decisions affecting their care.
- Support safe medication-management practices, including medication reviews and appropriate follow-up on identified concerns.
- Follow and support infection prevention and control practices, workplace safety requirements and emergency procedures.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, clinical audits, risk-management activities and other initiatives aimed at improving resident care and safety.
- Support the implementation of organizational policies, nursing procedures and standards of practice.
- Maintain qualified competence through ongoing education,



reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Ensure effective communication and continuity of care between shifts through accurate reporting and handover.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, leadership, teamwork and pride in the workplace.
- Perform other related nursing duties as assigned within the RN scope of practice.

What We're Looking For The successful candidate will:

- Treat every resident with dignity, compassion and respect.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking and accountability in nursing practice.
- Be confident providing clinical leadership and direction to the care team.
- Build trusting and professional relationships with residents and families.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, Nurse Practitioners and colleagues.
- Remain calm and exercise sound judgment when responding to complex or changing clinical situations.
- Take initiative while recognizing when consultation, collaboration or escalation is required.
- Be organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple resident and operational needs.
- Be committed to exceptional resident-centred care.
- Demonstrate flexibility, reliability and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Have a genuine passion for improving the lives of older adults.

Compensation & Schedule

- Part time
- Starting wage range depending on experience $37.01/hour- $42.26/hour
- Shift premiums: Evening/nights = $.085/hour Weekend = $1.10/hour
- Shift hours are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. Many of the shifts will be night shifts 7pm-7am.
- Mix of 8 hour and 12-hour shifts in Long-term Care
- Must be available to work all 3 shifts and weekends.
- Employment is subject to a 450-hour probationary period.
- Employment is subject to a 450-hour probationary period.

Benefits

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): Eligible employees may enroll in one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension in accordance with the HOOPP eligibility requirements.
- Vacation pay and statutory entitlements.
- Meaningful work where you make a difference in the lives of residents every day.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work as part of an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Opportunity to develop and utilize clinical leadership skills within a seniors' care environment.

This position is part of the applicable bargaining unit. Wages, hours of work, benefits, seniority and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement. Reports to: Director of Care The Leamington Mennonite Home encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $37.01-$42.26 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) (Leamington)
🏢 Leamington Mennonite Home
📍 Leamington