We are searching for a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join our Parkland on the Glen team based in Mississauga, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $24.79
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Pension Plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the residents’ needs and develops, revises and implements the resident care profiles
• Orders, administer, and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the facility, pharmacy and standards of the College of Nurses
• Adopts the legislation of the RHRA and enforces compliance mandates under the direction of the Director of care
• Ability to manage the department in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in areas such as staffing, equipment breakdown, supply ordering and receiving
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of personal support attendants
• Assists in the orientation of the resident, family and nursing staff;
• Documents and investigates resident/staff incidents and complaints and follows up with the Supervisor or Manager promptly
• Adheres to the Employee Standards and ORCA Code of Ethics and promotes safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Passion for working with seniors and have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide a current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and can provide a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to join our amazing team working in Greater Toronto Area hospitals. We’re ready when you are!

Under the direction of facility nursing staff, you will perform floor and observational care duties - helping to create an environment that promotes optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12hour shift.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with over 40 leading hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.

• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!

• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.

• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate

• Clinical experience as a PSW within the past 2 years

• Recent acute care experience working on a medical and surgical unit within the past 2 years

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate

• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV)

• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past year or negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years

• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

Please note that based on recent government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination.

If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Job ID: 49228

• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services
• Work Location: Castleview Wychwood Towers, 351 Christie St. Toronto, M6G 3C3
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.60 - $34.48
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  
• Number of Positions Open: 1 
• Posting Period: 05-Jun-2025 to 19-Jun-2025
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Job Description

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 comfort, relaxation and a sense of well being to residents.
• Administers comfort care techniques including aromatherapy and light massage or other techniques.
• Assesses resident needs.
• Collaborates with the unit team and makes recommendations regarding residents who will benefit from the service and resident requests for service.
• Develops individual and group comfort care plans.
• Implements individual and group interventions for residents.
• Monitors results of interventions.
• Reports responses and outcomes to the Head Nurse, RN or RPN.
• Documents the residents health care record.
• Ensures resident safety, privacy and confidentiality.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist & Reflexologist and/or Certified Holistic Practitioner or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques and interventions (e.g. aromatherapy, light massage, hands-on treatment) with geriatric populations in long-term, palliative care or other healthcare settings.
3. Experience safely carrying out techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.
    

You must also have:

• Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computer software (e.g. Word and Excel) and good keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Please note:

• As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set-up their Candidate Profile if applying on TalentFlow. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

Group Summary:

Objective of position: ·

• Ensure Magna’s health, safety and environmental policies are being followed at Toronto City Delivery · 

• Conduct Monthly site inspections and report out findings to team

• Develop site waste management and energy management program · 

• Manage health and safety training program ensuring all staff documentation is up to date

Definition of major tasks/responsibilities:

• Implement site HSE policies inline with Magna global policies · 

• Conduct “toolbox talks” to educate staff on areas of concern · 

• Support healthy living programs from Magna International · 

• Coordinate site participation in health related charities such as; walk for water, ride to conquer cancer…

• Implement EASE audit program to create health and safety audits for site · 

• Track findings and support implementation of projects to reduce health and safety related issues · Report findings on monthly basis during monthly employee meeting

• Develop site waste management program, supporting separation of waste streams and proper treatment · 

• Develop site energy management program, supporting energy tracking, reduction and optimization · 

• Implement waste reduction projects and report out improvements

• Implement energy reduction projects and report out improvements

• Support site enrollment in HSElinx and report waste and energy consumption on a monthly basis

• Review training requirements and adapt/modify as required to ensure all staff receive required training · 

• Monitor training program to ensure all staff training is up to date · 

• Monitor staff drivers abstracts and police reports and ensure they are up to d

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Magna Corporate

• Job ID: 40559
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Public Health, Harm Reduction, Addiction & Mental Health (HRA&MH)
• Work Location: Yonge & Dundas  (In-person only)
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 month) vacancy
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $68.25 - $73.64
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM, 35 hours per week (7) days
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 14-May- 2025 to 2- Jun-2025
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Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health, this Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be part of the Downtown CORE Team. The NP will be responsible for coordinating primary care services for individuals by and conducting substance use and mental health assessments. In addition, they will be developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive healthcare plans based on complex needs identified. The NP will be working alongside Public Health Nurses.

For for information on the Downtown CORE Team: www.toronto.ca/coreteam.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to clients (as identified by Public Health Nurses on the team) in the management of acute medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Conducts focused health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and ethnic dimensions of health, using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on client needs
• Performs physical examinations and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings. Orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning. Orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness
• Communicates with clients about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioral sciences, when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain clients functional, physiological, and mental stability to achieve stable health
• Promotes safe care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for clients

• Participates with the Manager, Mental Health in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks, to contribute toward program success

• Communicates regularly and works collaboratively with program partners and stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and ensures all program staff work toward goal of community building
• Initiates, analyzes, and utilizes research to identify issues, trends, gaps, best practices, and innovative approaches to service delivery. Analyzes health status, socio-demographic and epidemiological data, and health research for use in strategic planning, operational planning and to make recommendations to the Manager, Mental Health
• Supports the development of policies and procedures that ensure the programs and services implemented in the community meet professional standards (e.g., College of Nurses) and protect the city from potential liability and negative public image (e.g., in relation to the provision of services in both universal and high-risk-focused programs.)
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice
• Ensures health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and provincial legislation (e.g., Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Harassment, Confidentiality, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Standards of Practice
• Adheres to the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class of Nurse Practitioner Specialty (in either Primary Care (NP-PHC) or Adult (NP-Adult)) and entitled to practice.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care, or primary care.
3. Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing, and HIV/AIDS related services.
4. Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
5. Experience in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients and those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
6. Experience within a community mental health program, hospital setting, or the approved equivalent professional development in mental health, counselling, or mental health promotion.
7. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operator's License, and able and willing to drive within the Greater Toronto area.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and treatment issues.
• Thorough knowledge of harm reduction practice, drug use including safer drug use practices, safer supply, opioid substitution.
• Ability to conduct work in a non-judgmental way, using a harm reduction approach. Excellent assessment skills.
• Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, health, HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
• Awareness of issues relating to sex works, addictions, mental health, and homelessness. Thorough knowledge of Hepatitis including transmission, prevention, and treatment options.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

 Job ID: 30445

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Job Type & Duration: 3 Permanent, Full-time, 1 Temporary, Full-time Vacancies

Hourly Rate: $63.16 - $68.34

Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-Time 

Number of Positions Open: 4

Posting Period: 04-Feb-2025 to 30-Apr-2025

Location and Shift Information:

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 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/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services.
• Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.
• Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.
• Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.
• Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management.
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health.
• Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses.
• Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks.
• Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum.
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.
• Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations.
• Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practise.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.
3. Experience in long-term care, with providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly and those living in long-term care, and clinical work experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.

Must also have:

• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents

Note: As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

• Job ID: 54485
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services
• Work Location: Multiple vacancies available at various locations
• Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full Time
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $41.33 – $45.26
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 37.5 hours per week (Various Shifts available: Days, Evenings, Nights)
• Affiliation: Local 79 Full-Time
• Number of Positions Open: 22
• Posting Period: 24-Mar-2025 to 07-Apr-2025
• Location Information known at time of posting:
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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-housingtenant-nformation/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.

Job Description

Provide nursing care to residents/clients in a Long-Term Care facility and provide work direction to nursing staff. Coordinates services within Long-Term Care Facility and the community for the health care needs of residents/clients.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies care plans for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This is guided by the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provides work direction including assigning duties; establishing priorities; sharing knowledge and expertise, to members of the health care team as required (unregulated care providers, novices, students).
• Assesses the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of resident through observation and analysis of nursing related assessments, relevant tests, and indicators.
• Transcribes physician and/or nurse practitioner's orders for medication or other treatment.
• Prepares precise dosages of medication in accordance with physician and/or nurse practitioner's orders, including narcotic and controlled drugs, and administers to residents in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards.
• Maintains inventory, ensuring medications are properly stored, safe, and secure.
• Administers prescribed treatments and assessments as ordered by the physician and/or relevant practitioners.
• Performs delegated Medical Acts.
• Administers first aid and emergency health measures (example: cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
• Monitors and supports residents with activities of daily living as required.
• Liaises, refers, and advocates with community resources to coordinate, transfers, and departures/deaths: hospitals (acute care, rehabilitation, and palliation), public health department, home care program, long-term care homes, ambulance services, diagnostic services, the coroner's office and social services.
• Prepares and maintains documentation in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Counsels, instructs, and confers with resident and family in planning care: provides emotional support; acts as an advocate for resident and family; assesses learning needs and engages in health teaching; responds to enquiries, and resolves complaints with the goal to promote a safe and secure environment for all residents.
• Supports, trains, and mentors new staff and students.
• Provides nursing care, including counseling, instruction, and the coordination of resident care and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve resident well-being and care outcomes.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
2. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or an approved Registered Nursing program equivalent.
3. Experience in long-term care, geriatrics complex continuing care and acute care.
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) Certification.

You must also have:

• Fundamental knowledge and practical application of nursing theory, biological and social sciences to the standard established by provincial nursing legislation.
• Ability to apply an analytical decision making approach drawing on a comprehensive range of evidence-based practice to interpret, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to perform holistic assessments/reassessments for residents regardless of complexity to establish a comprehensive plan for care and to identify the appropriate category of care provider.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and interpret deviations from predicted resident response to care/treatment and responds by modifying the plan of care using professional judgement and autonomous decision making skills.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, monitor care delivery, and evaluate care plans that will promote resident independence and participation in decision making.
• Ability to educate residents and their families in health and wellness strategies to promote restorative care, prevention of disease, and knowledge of good health habits to assist in restoration
• Knowledge to monitor staff performance and the environment ensuring a safe workplace for staff; provides reinstruction where needed.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Customer Service, Fiscal Accountability, Innovation, Result Orientation and Teamwork.

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

Major Responsibilities

Location:  Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1

Job category: Nursing
Job posting ID: 6935

Employment status: Regular part-time
Position's anticipated start date:  2025-03-10 

 

Classification:  ONA - TOR
Salary/Rate of pay:  $39.07

Application deadline: 2025-03-03 

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

• Posting Period: 20-FEB-2025 to 06-MAR-2025
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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. 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 new 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 decision, preparing the service plan, and meeting with the applicant to sign the Admission Agreement and provide orientation.
• Conducts outreach and promotes the Supportive Housing program. Educates tenants and service providers on Supportive Housing services available on site.
• Reconciles and monitors clients' medication compliance in collaboration with the client, pharmacy, doctor, and personal support workers.
• Investigates clients’ complaints in collaboration with Supervisor, Community Programs.
• Responds to and follows up on high-risk incidents and reports incidents to Supervisor, Community Programs.

Key Qualifications: 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration as an RPN from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Considerable community based RPN experience working with the elderly population.
3. Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration). 

You must also have:

• Ability to obtain Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to travel within the community.
• Ability to provide nursing care to less complex ambulant clients with predictable outcomes and a focus on health and wellness interventions.
• Ability to organize and complete daily work activities and provide work direction to staff members, as assigned in order to complete assignments.
• Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff members as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of health and wellness interventions.
• Knowledge of dementia and mental health issues in order to provide care and direction that supports the Seniors Service & Long Term Care philosophy of client centered care and standards of nursing practices.
• Must be willing to participate in team meetings and educational in-services.
• Ability to use office equipment and to utilize a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to deliver nursing care consistent with the standards of the College of Nurses, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Program and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

• Work Location: Seniors Services & Long-Term Supportive Housing offices (varied locations: 55 Bleecker Street, M4X 1W9; 5005 Dundas Street West M9A 3Y6; 175 Cummer Avenue, M2M 2E9)
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Please note:

As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

• Posting Period: 28-JAN-2025 to 11-FEB-2025
• Location Information: 

Nurse Manager

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. 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.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager provides nursing leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of high-quality resident care. The Nurse Manager will also work collaboratively with the inter-professional care team to promote evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and innovation, healthy safe work environment, resident and staff satisfaction, and compliance with all legislative requirements.

At Seven Oaks and Carefree Lodge, you will lead a collaborative team to shape meaningful care experiences for residents in a welcoming environment. With a focus on evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on senior care. Join the City of Toronto, a values-driven organization that embodies Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and take on a rewarding leadership role that fosters growth and innovation.

Overall Job Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will implement detailed plans and recommend policies and procedures tailored to specific program requirements. You will also lead and motivate a cohesive team, ensuring high-quality work, continuous learning and innovation. Daily operations will be supervised, including staff scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations. Personnel issues will be addressed to create a positive work environment, and vacation and overtime requests will be approved. Staff performance will be monitored, with salary increments, grievances, and disciplinary actions managed as needed.

In addition, you will manage budgets to ensure expenditures stay within approved limits. Inter-professional collaboration will be fostered to ensure high-quality resident care based on best practices. You will also serve as a resource for families, offering support, guidance, and follow-up on any concerns. Participation in internal and external committees, as assigned by leadership, will be essential, as well as reviewing resident and staff data regularly to evaluate care effectiveness and ensure proper documentation standards.

Clinical-Specific Responsibilities

 You will ensure nursing staff maintain competency, follow evidence-based practices and continuously improve. You will oversee Infection Prevention and Control, monitor trends, manage outbreaks, and ensure adherence to protocols to reduce illness. Leading the Resident Assessment Instrument- Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) and rehabilitation programs, you will represent the Home in consultations with external specialists. You will also support registered staff by mentoring, coaching, and guiding them through clinical practice issues, while coordinating resident reassessments to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.

You will ensure proper medication storage and administration through direct observation and incident investigation. Leading interprofessional care teams, you will guide the care team in decision-making, clinical protocol development, and system improvements to deliver high-quality resident and family-centered care. Additionally, you will evaluate staff learning, focusing on critical thinking and managing complex clinical scenarios.

Your responsibilities will include leading clinical inspections, audits, and annual quality initiatives, working with the team to enhance clinical programs. You will collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner to implement ongoing education and contribute to investigations of critical incidents and audits of care plans to ensure compliance. Chairing nursing practice forums and reviewing clinical trends will help drive practice improvements.

In supporting staff with complex care cases, you will develop care plans, participate in care rounds, and lead debriefings. You will collaborate to address clinical practice gaps and advance care excellence, while participating in research to integrate evidence-based models, meeting organizational goals, and ensuring accurate resident documentation.

Operations-Specific Responsibilities

In this role, you will develop and implement six-week staffing schedules to ensure nursing resources are allocated effectively, while regularly reviewing work routines to enhance efficiency and continuity of care. You will investigate critical incidents and complaints, addressing issues promptly and ensuring effective resolutions. Handling resident and family concerns will involve resolving complaints and providing follow-up to maintain satisfaction.

You will oversee mandatory education programs, monthly audits, and annual program evaluations to ensure compliance with standards and maintain high-quality care. Leading the implementation and evaluation of abuse and critical incident protocols, you will analyze trends and create improvement plans. Chairing unit meetings will provide a platform to discuss operational and clinical matters, share updates, and address opportunities for quality improvement.

Additionally, you will monitor the quality of care and services through regular evaluations and initiate improvements where needed. Ensuring the unit is adequately supplied with materials and equipment, you will provide strategic advice on planning and resource management. Collaborating with the Director of Nursing, you will manage budgetary constraints, approve salary increments, and oversee overtime to maintain operational efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Bachelors in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O. Reg 246/22).
2. Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or another College of Nurses with ability to obtain registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.
3. Considerable experience in motivating, leading, supervising or managing registered and unregulated staff in a large sized Long-Term Care unionized environment.
4. Considerable experience in geriatric and/or rehabilitation nursing and working with residents with dementia and mental health issues.
5. Knowledge of Long-Term Care legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Residents Bill of Rights, and relevant workplace legislation e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health Safety Act.
6. Ability to drive positive clinical outcomes using knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) 2.0.
7. Skilled in building relationships and working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including residents, families, and community groups.
8. Ability to manage competing priorities and lead change in a fast-paced, complex environment.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including senior management-level presentations.
10. Capable of problem-solving, conflict management, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
11. Ability to foster teamwork and promote excellence in a customer service-focused environment.
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications.
13.  Ability to uphold the Toronto Public Service values, promoting equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces. 

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg 246/22).