Provide comprehensive nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and the implementation of person-centered care plans for long-term care residents. Collaborate with interprofessional teams to manage responsive behaviors and support the physical and emotional well-being of seniors.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with experience in long-term care, mental health, or geriatric populations. Requires specialized knowledge in dementia care and the ability to lead care teams in a fast-paced environment.
professional certificateTime ManagementPatient AdvocacyFirst AidPatient AssessmentNursing CareCare PlanningPatient EducationCritical ThinkingMedication AdministrationMentorshipClinical DocumentationCPRInterprofessional CollaborationWound CareBehavioral ManagementDementia Care
Job description
Amendment #1 06/05/2026 Position titled adjusted to include "Behavioural Support Unit" Number of vacancies increased to 3
Job ID
64241
Job
Category: Health Services Division &
Section
Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services Work Location: Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8 Job Type & Duration:Part-time, Indefinite
Hourly Rate
$38.20-$41.70 Shift Information: Monday to Sunday - Various Shifts (Days, Evenings, Night, and Weekends), up to 37.5 hours per week Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S Number of Positions Open: 3 Posting Period: 04-June-2026 to 18-June-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 through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents/clients. Contributes to the development of the person-centred philosophy of care
Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients
Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff
Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered
Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects
Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies
Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips
Documents resident conditions and care provisions in the resident/client health care record.
Administers first aid including C.P.R
Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies divisions and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables
Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation
Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client
Feeds residents/clients or assists with adaptive eating devices.
Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e., hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices
Assists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs
Prepares and maintains documentation i.e., charts, records, and incident reports
Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients
Instructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/client and family. Maintains personal care records
Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary
Accompanies driver to drop-off or pick-up client/residents in the community. Escort's residents/clients on outings
Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves
Assists in the operation of clinics, including booking of appointments and organizing client files
Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information
Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services
Assists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors.
Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects
Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB
Arranges referrals, collects clinical specimens and accompanies clients to medical appointments.
Trains students
Promotes the residents’ integration to their environment
Provides information to identify caregiver strategies that are resident-centred, age appropriate, maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to the behaviours and managing the associated risks
Documents observational behaviours, recognize that they have meaning, assess and account for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.
Collaborates with the BSO Team in the development of behaviour management strategies
Provides work direction, coaching and mentorship to BSU staff
Collaborates with the Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (POP) Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), Ontario Health at Home, Acute Care, Tertiary Care, other LTC homes, families, and circle of care
Maintains current knowledge of dementias, responsive behaviours, mental health, and relevant diagnoses
Contributes to the BSO community of practice
Assumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skills
Leads and participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as required
Collaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter- professional care teams
Key Qualifications
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to
1.
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) 2.
Experience working in a long-term care environment, mental health, or geriatric populations.
3.
Experience working in a specialized behavioural program or populations with responsive behaviours or completed behavioural management training.
You Must also have
Excellent communication, comprehension, interpersonal and time management skills.
Ability to coach, engage, and support staff in dealing with responsive behaviours.
Knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health, or neurological conditions.
Creative problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Excellent care planning skills to ensure client’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs are addressed.
Ability to effectively lead an interprofessional care team.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with strong self-direction, while excelling in a collaborative environment
Please Note
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).
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