Job Description

In this community nursing role, as a Part-Time Night-Shift Registered Nurse (RN) you will have scheduled visits between the hours of 10pm - 8am to care for patients in the Waterloo Region. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible.

Why you'll love working here:

Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs Celebration and Recognition programs Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile devices Mileage compensation Opportunities for career advancement Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you'll do:

Using appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients' individualized needs Executing and continuously monitoring care plans Engaging patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust Maintaining and updating patient health records related to encounters, interventions and plans Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians' orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the 'big picture' and generate creative solutions Ability to work alone and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first

What you bring:

Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle is required Palliative care experience is an asset

Post-graduate education in Palliative care is mandatory

Experience in delivering community care is an asset Reliability and flexibility Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area Passion for making a difference in your community Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour

Union Name: UFCW

Union Local: 175

Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable


Salary: RN Hourly Rate

Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement


When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

Time Type:

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Part time
Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let's succeed together!



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