Registered Nurse, Riverview Gardens

Position Details

• Job Status: Permanent Part-Time & Casual
• Union: RVG ONA
• Number of Positions: 1
• Location: Riverview Gardens, Chatham
• Closing Date: October 8, 2026
• Hours of Work: No guaranteed hours; weekday, afternoon, evening, weekend, and midnight shifts required; able to accept short notice call-in hours
• Work Location: On-site
• Department: Long Term Care
• Posting Date: September 23, 2026

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring that a high standard of care is combined with an understanding of the needs of people with long term disabilities and particularly those disabilities associated with aging.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, medical director's orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles on a shift basis to ensure 24/7 nursing care for residents
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
• Complete individualized plan of care for each resident
• Assess residents' health status continuously and institute appropriate care measures
• Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in residents' conditions
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Follow all guidelines under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Coordinate skin and wound care programs according to Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards and best practice policies
• Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices and attending relevant occupational health and safety in-services
• Work according to College of Nurses of Ontario standards
• Maintain compliance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007
• May supervise registered practical nurses and other nursing staff

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED certificate)
• Registered Nurse diploma program or BScN degree required
• Post-diploma geriatric program completion desired
• Previous general registered nursing experience required
• Experience or student placement in long term care home setting
• Additional experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing preferred
• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies meeting nursing practice standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations
• Training in appropriate use of restraints and current best practices in least restraint policy
• Ability to integrate reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Experience supervising staff and participating in workplace committees
• Experience with RAI-MDS charting
• Familiarity with PCC (PointClickCare) / EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) or similar software
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office or similar programs
• Must provide updated declaration of charges, convictions etc. as per Long-Term Care Homes Act Ontario Regulation 79/10

Certifications, Memberships, Licenses

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR certifications

Work Environment and Hours of Work

• No guaranteed hours for this position
• Work weekday, afternoon, evening, weekend and midnight shifts
• Able to accept short notice call-in hours including days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends; may include short shifts

Background Check Requirements

• Successful candidates must complete a background check prior to employment including education/certification verification and employment reference check
• Vulnerable Sector Screen required as per Long-Term Care Homes Act section 215 O. Reg. 79/10
• Must be 18 years of age or older to obtain vulnerable police check

Essential Physical and Safety Requirements

• Annual flu immunization required
• 2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position
• Employer may require a Physical Task Analysis
• Bending: frequent twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling; constant stooping (up to 10 lbs)
• Walking: constant walking on level surface (up to 63 lbs)
• Supports residents with activities of daily living, portering residents, preventive skin care, medication and treatment administration, emergency management