Registered Nurse LTC - Bilingual French/english

Position Details

• 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: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate: $48.11 - $52.61 (Salary step determined based on relevant experience)
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 37.5 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 08-Oct-2026 to 23-Oct-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. 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

• Provide Bilingual (French and English) Registered Nurse services
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify care plans for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as guided by the nursing process.
• Provide work direction including assigning duties, establishing priorities, and sharing knowledge to members of the health care team as required.
• Assess the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of residents using nursing assessments and relevant tests.
• Transcribe physician and/or nurse practitioner's orders for medication or other treatment.
• Prepare precise dosages of medication including narcotic and controlled drugs; administer in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Maintain medication inventory ensuring proper storage and security.
• Administer prescribed treatments and assessments as ordered and perform delegated Medical Acts.
• Provide first aid and emergency health measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor and support residents with activities of daily living.
• Liaise, refer, and advocate with community resources for hospital transfers, public health, home care, ambulance, diagnostics, coroner’s office, and social services.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Counsel, instruct, and confer with residents and families; provide emotional support and act as advocate.
• Support, train, and mentor new staff and students.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident well-being and care outcomes.

Key Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing as a Registered Nurse.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or equivalent approved program.
• Experience in long-term care, geriatrics, complex continuing care, and acute care.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) Certification.
• Bilingual in English and French in accordance with the French Language Services Act.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and provide services effectively in both French and English.
• Knowledge and practical application of nursing theory, biological and social sciences as per provincial nursing legislation.
• Analytical decision-making with evidence-based practice to interpret and solve problems.
• Perform holistic assessments/reassessments and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Recognize and respond to deviations in resident responses using professional judgment.
• Educate residents and families in health and wellness strategies.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure a safe workplace.
• Demonstrate high levels of customer service, fiscal accountability, innovation, results orientation, and teamwork.

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).