How do you live in the moment?”.How do you live in the moment?” The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Assistant Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, person- and family-centered care. The RN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life. The RN practices in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Home’s required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards.

The RN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff. Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and update individualized plans of care in response to changes in resident condition, preferences, and goals, in collaboration with the resident and/or SDM and the interdisciplinary team. Complete required clinical documentation and assessments (including interRAI), contribute to care conferences, and support continuity of care during admissions, returns from hospital, and significant change.

Liaise with physicians/NP, pharmacy, external providers, and families/SDMs to coordinate services and ensure timely follow-up. Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards and guidelines, maintaining professional accountability, safe delegation/supervision, and high-quality documentation. Maintain confidentiality and protect personal health information in accordance with PHIPA and Home policy (privacy in conversations, documentation, and electronic records).

Process and implement physician/NP orders and administer medications and treatments safely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medication accountabilities (including safe storage, handling, inventory controls, and documentation). Support delivery of required clinical programs and interventions in accordance with Home policy and regulatory requirements. conduct home area rounds and support effective shift-to-shift communication. Direct, assign, and evaluate work of PSWs and support RPN practice (as applicable), providing coaching and feedback to support safe, respectful care and consistent standards.





Contribute to performance discussions and evaluations for assigned staff in partnership with leadership, and support a respectful workplace and conflict resolution as required. Model and reinforce IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, point-of-care risk assessment, additional precautions) and integrate IPAC expectations into daily nursing care and resident flow. Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches, respecting resident identity, preferences, and lived experience.

Practice safely and support compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, including safe work practices, incident reporting, and participation in prevention strategies (including workplace violence prevention in healthcare settings). Actively listen to resident and family concerns, respond promptly, and support service recovery in accordance with Home policies, maintaining respectful communication and professionalism. Ensure care is delivered in alignment with the Residents’ Bill of Rights and advocate for resident dignity, choice, and autonomy.

Understand the Home’s quality indicators (including those publicly reported) and participate in improvement initiatives to achieve safe, measurable outcomes.

Follow

Home policies and legislative requirements related to mandatory reporting, including identifying and escalating concerns of suspected abuse/neglect or other reportable events, and supporting required documentation and reporting processes. Order/monitor nursing supplies and equipment as assigned; ensure supplies are used appropriately and efficiently, and escalate shortages/concerns that may affect resident care. Use approved digital tools (including AI-enabled features where available) to support documentation quality, communication, and trend monitoring, while ensuring clinical judgment remains primary and resident information is protected under PHIPA and Home policy.

Contribute to accreditation readiness (CARF, where applicable) by following standardized practices, supporting documentation readiness, and participating in quality improvement activities.



Participate in the Home’s fire safety and emergency preparedness program, including required training and drills, responding to emergency codes. Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory Current General Class registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN) Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60 Working knowledge of interRAI assessment processes, care planning, and documentation;

Certification is an asset (or willingness to complete within one (1) year of hire, as applicable). Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families. Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care, dignity, respectful relationships, and the ability to turn tasks into positive social interactions.

Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, and to follow Home policies and required programs to support protected, compliant care delivery. To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction. To undertake and meet all legal requirements within the context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer. Competitive wages Employee and Family Assistance Program Support for personal and professional growth As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

📌 Nurse for Children and Young People In Care (Leamington)
🏢 Franklin Gardens Residence
📍 Leamington