Registered Nurse, Rideaucrest Home, Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months)
Nursing & Resident Care
Bargaining Unit
Temporary Part Time
Replacement
Date Posted
Please note this is a temporary assignment, covering part-time hours, for up to 6 months
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse works as part of a team to ensure a better quality of life for residents and their families in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Long Term Care Standards.
Rideaucrest Home provides high-quality, compassionate long-term care for Kingston residents. Our team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where residents feel valued and cared for every day.
We deliver personalized health care and daily support to residents. Our team ensures comfort, dignity, and well-being through medication administration and ongoing monitoring.
Provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by health care staff while ensuring quality resident-centred health care is provided with a focus on health and safety
Completion of in-depth assessments of resident’s physical, psycho-social and other needs, determining individualized care needs, developing care plans and implementing and evaluating plans in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members
Provide coaching and corrective instruction as deemed appropriate to meet high standards of care, reporting any concerns to Director of Nursing for further action as required
Focus on decision making, analysis, critical thinking and leadership within the team
Assume direction of the Home during evening, night and weekend shifts




RN Degree or Diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN
Six (6) months of general nursing experience
Valid First Aid and CPR C Certificate
Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNSc) preferred
Member of Gerontology Nursing Association (GNA) and/or Certification in Gerontology preferred
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
Interpersonal skills which facilitate effective leadership, interactions and communication with residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, outside agencies and service providers
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.
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We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. OMERS defined pension plan
Vacation entitlements
Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
Ongoing training and education opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
Learning & development resources and networks
Relocation assistance and local resources
Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
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