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Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Job Title Casual Registered Nurse (RN In-Charge) Reports To Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) and Director of Care (DOC) Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN In-Charge) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, clinical leadership, and supervision of the care team during assigned shifts. The RN ensures resident care is delivered in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA), professional standards of practice, organizational policies, and evidence-based practice. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Resident Safety Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with policies and legislation Monitor resident conditions and respond promptly to changes in health status Initiate appropriate interventions, including emergency response when required Complete accurate and timely documentation in PCC / EMR Ensure timely physician notification and follow-up of abnormal findings Leadership & Supervision Act as RN In-Charge of the unit during assigned shifts Supervise and provide guidance to RPNs, PSWs, and unregulated care providers Assign duties appropriately based on scope of practice and resident needs Support staff with clinical decision-making and problem solving Address minor performance concerns in real time and escalate issues to ADOC/DOC as required Medication & Treatment Management Ensure safe medication practices including narcotic counts, documentation, and audits Monitor for medication effectiveness and adverse effects Follow policies for controlled substances, high-risk medications, and PRN effectiveness Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Adhere to IPAC best practices and outbreak protocols Ensure staff follow hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation precautions Participate in surveillance and reporting as required Documentation & Compliance Complete all documentation accurately, objectively, and within required timelines Complete incident reports, critical incident reports (CIRs), and internal documentation as required Ensure care delivery aligns with regulatory standards and Ministry requirements Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and inspections Communication & Collaboration Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team Provide education and support to residents and families Escalate concerns appropriately to ADOC/DOC Participate in care conferences as needed Qualifications Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Current CPR (Health Care Provider level) Experience in Long-Term Care preferred Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills Excellent communication and documentation skills Sound knowledge of FLTCA, LTC regulations, and best practice guidelines Ability to work independently and as part of a team Employment Status Casual / On-Call Shifts: Days / Evenings / Nights / Weekends as needed Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $38.63 to $44.62 with a maximum of $50.60. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.