Registered Nurse - Part-Time - Pioneer Ridge

Position Details

• Location: Thunder Bay
• Department: Social Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Work Location Type: On-Site
• Category: Social Services
• Subcategory: Public Health & Long-Term Care
• Job Title: Registered Nurse

Where Your Care Matters. Your Growth Is Supported. And You Belong.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your work directly enhances lives and strengthens our community. As the region’s medical hub, Thunder Bay offers a rare combination of purpose, stability, and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

That includes Pioneer Ridge, the City’s municipally operated long-term care home, where your well-being, growth, and impact matter every day. We invest in your future through comprehensive benefits, a secure pension, and meaningful career development opportunities. You’ll also enjoy life in a city known for its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community.

Join us and discover how fulfilling a nursing career can be when you have the time, support, and resources to truly make a difference.

Registered Nurse

At Pioneer Ridge, you’ll be part of a skilled and compassionate team of over 200 staff supporting 150 residents in a warm, home-like setting. Pioneer Ridge is proud to be a recognized Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario and accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services, reflecting our deep commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

Our person-centred approach is supported by high staff-to-resident ratios, well above sector norms, giving you the time and resources to deliver personalized, dignified care every day.

You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment where appreciation is part of the culture. From BBQs and luncheons to everyday recognition, your contributions will be valued. Whether you are early in your career or highly experienced, you’ll join a team where your skills, compassion, and presence make a real impact on residents, families, and colleagues.

How You’ll Help Residents Live Well

• Take on a team leadership role using your full clinical scope within the Resident Home Area, supervising, implementing, and evaluating overall operations and clinical programs.
• Provide individualized care in accordance with professional and legislative standards, and Pioneer Ridge’s vision, mission, and caring philosophy.
• Oversee the delivery of care and services to all customers, ensuring residents receive the right care at the right time by the right caregiver.
• Ensure care is delivered appropriately and according to Pioneer Ridge’s standards of quality.
• Coordinate ongoing care and services in collaboration with RPNs for care plans that meet the individual needs of each resident including preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative care.
• Be available for consultation and to assume care if required due to an increase in acuity or complexity.
• Participate in achieving Pioneer Ridge's strategic plan and long-term goals related to quality care and services.
• Ensure all resident care and services align with Pioneer Ridge’s mission, vision, and value statement.

Rotation Available: D/E

What You Can Count On With Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (full-time positions)
• OMERS pension plan for a secure future (optional for part-time and casual)
• Up to $9,000 RN Commitment Incentive (after completing 4160 hours)
• Community Commitment Program for Nurses – For Full-Time or Temporary Full-Time
• Up to $25,000 Community Commitment Program for Nurses
• Up to $10,000 Northern Top-Up Grant
• Up to $10,000 Northern Relocation Grant (if eligible)
• JOIN LTC Home Commitment Program for Nurses – For Part-Time or Temporary Part-Time
• Up to $12,500 for a LTC Home Commitment
• Up to $5,000 for Northern Ontario LTC Home Commitment
• Up to $5,000 for relocation to a Northern Ontario LTC Home
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a voluntary leave purchase plan (full-time positions)
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and leadership development, including certification support
• Flexible scheduling and the option to pick up additional shifts
• Wellness and family support programs
• A respected, accredited care environment that embraces the Butterfly Model of Care

What You Bring to the Team

• Current unrestricted certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must maintain certificate of registration (general class) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of long-term care legislation, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Residents’ Bill of Rights
• Experience in long-term care or gerontology preferred
• Strong ability to understand and meet the needs of residents, families, and colleagues

Ready to bring your skills, compassion, and heart to a team where you can truly make a difference? Join Pioneer Ridge and discover a nursing career that offers purpose, support, and the opportunity to grow.

Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.