Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - Forest Trail

**We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in Q3 2026**

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

*** This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to full time / part time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in Fall 2026***

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans, and documentation are current, with changes communicated to the DHW/DOC for billing purposes
• Assist with scheduling and participate in residents’ care conferences
• Collaborate with DHW/DOC to support resident move-ins and transfers
• Order, store, and administer medications (including narcotics) in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
• Provide resident and family education
• Oversee resident self-medication assessments and audits
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration to Unregulated Care Providers in accordance with regulations and company policies
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate residents’ care plans in collaboration with residents, substitute decision-makers, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and service providers
• Coordinate nursing team assignments to ensure efficient and timely service delivery
• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ conditions and medical emergencies
• Act as supervisor and lead emergency responses in the absence of the DHW/DOC and Executive Director
• Address resident and family concerns, ensuring appropriate action or escalation to leadership
• Support the DHW/DOC in implementing and monitoring Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety, and Clinical Quality Programs
• Coordinate and supervise nursing student placements from approved institutions
• Uphold Extendicare’s values, ethics, and Code of Conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable province/state
• Experience working with seniors and Unregulated Care Providers
• Knowledge or experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community care, or long-term care (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer-focused approach
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate effectively
• Maintains competencies in accordance with regulatory college standards
• Proficient in computer use and Microsoft Office applications
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC/VPS)

• Ongoing mentorship and support for continuous learning
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
• A meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Comprehensive benefits package

• A network of long-term care homes (owned and managed)
• Over 11 million hours of home healthcare services annually
• Group purchasing services supporting approximately 150,000 beds across Canada