RN - CIPP - CAS Pool

Position Details

• Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
• Service: Long Term Care Services
• Employment Type: Multiple casual positions
• Salary Information: $47.224 - $57.460 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
• Location: Carleton Lodge, Garry J Armstrong, Peter D Clark & Centre D'accueil Champlain
• Job Category: Community and Social Services
• Application Close: 03/03/2027

Job Summary

The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

You are responsible for the delivery of quality, holistic, resident care through the administration and supervision of the Nursing Program and staff in a designated area, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 4 year university degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long term care setting
• Post-basic preparation in gerontology is desirable
• Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable
• Canadian Gerontological Certification from Canadian Nurses’ Association is desirable

Certifications and Licences

• Registered Nurse (RN) current with College of Nurses of Ontario

Knowledge

• Scope and purpose of gerontological nursing and functions/activities related to the nursing process
• Age related changes
• Ethical dilemmas and considerations
• Management of common chronic problems
• Specific needs of the older person and of cognitively impaired older person: Basic physiological needs (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, skin integrity, sleep & rest, sensory perception), Dementia care, Safety and security needs, Challenging behaviours
• Basic psychosocial needs (self-esteem, actualization, advocacy, support network, relationships with families)
• Infection control guidelines for RN’s and RPN’s
• Nursing documentation standards including Resident Assessment Instrument RAI-MDS
• Principles of rehabilitation and activation in care of the older persons or adults requiring long term care
• Pharmacology and medication use
• Medication administration standards
• Nursing goals: promotion, prevention, maintenance, rehabilitation, palliation
• Transfer and positioning techniques of persons requiring long term care
• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, Professional standards, Code of Ethics
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Labour relations and collective agreements
• Familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and knowledge of appropriate actions to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Core Behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work reflecting its culture and values and guide all activities
• Leadership Competencies expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization to move it towards strategic objectives and create a supportive culture

What You Need to Know

• Language Requirement: Various requirements; locations may require English only, French only or bilingual competencies. Some positions require oral, reading and writing proficiency in English or French.
• Police Record Check: Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) required with local Police Service; third-party checks not accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with performance may substitute for academic requirements.
• Once the closing date has passed, the job posting will no longer be available.
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• The City of Ottawa promotes diversity, inclusion and adheres to Canadian and Ontario Human Rights Codes.
• Applicants are encouraged to self-identify as members of designated employment equity groups.
• Accommodation is provided during all parts of the hiring process upon request.
• Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.