REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE LTC (Community Programs)

Job ID: 66933
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Seniors Services and Community Programs
Work Location: 1530 Markham Road
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Indefinite
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 to $41.70, TF0181 and Wage Grade 9 (Salary step determined based on relevant experience)
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts
Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S;
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 13 - Oct-2026 to 27 -Oct- 2026
The City's Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City's 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing- shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/ ). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities:

- Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for clients. Collaborates with client to promote client independence and self-determination in life skills and performance of ADLs.
- Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients on a regular basis,



using both InterRAI Community Health Assessment and other program specific assessment tools. Reports injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.
- Monitors clients functional/mental and emotional health status, and documents changes in health.
- Assists clients to maintain independence with medication administration.
- Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
- Orients current clients and staff to the program.
- Assist client as appropriate for transfer or departure, communicating with appropriate organization (hospital, clinic, family, etc.), and providing required documentation. Coordinates discharge planning with client and family.
- Assists clients to schedule appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and healthcare providers, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.
- Assists clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
- Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports. Maintains personal care records for all clients as per policy and College of Nurses Standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Reports and documents outcomes of interventions as addressed on Care Plan in progress notes.




- Instructs client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from client and family. Maintains personal care records.
- Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
- Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
- Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information. Provides regular wellness programming and education for clients, utilizing community resources where available.
- Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Refers clients to appropriate community services and follows up on status of referrals.
- Attends meetings with housing, contracted providers and community partners, and advocates on clients' behalf.
- Orients and trains students. Provides work direction to PSWs.
- Attends team meetings, case reviews and case conferences as required.
- Participates in orientation, in-service, relevant committees and workgroups as required. Liaises with contracted agency supervisor to exchange information.
- Communicates with appropriate personnel, including PSW, Supervisor Community Programs, doctor, family, nurses, and others within the clients circle of care.
- Establishes and maintains good relationships with community partners such as housing provider, Care Services, community support agencies.
- Supports and practices workplace health and safety in day-to-day work.
- Responsible to organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of the program at the site.
- Conducts activities related to the admission of new clients, including: screening and assessment of the applicant, preparing the documentation for presentation to the Admission Committee, notifying the applicant of

📌 REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE LTC (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto