Registered Nurse, Rideaucrest Home, Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months)

The Role

**Please note this is a temporary assignment, covering part-time hours, for up to 6 months**

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse works as part of a team to ensure a better quality of life for residents and their families in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Long Term Care Standards.

Meet your department...

Rideaucrest Home provides high-quality, compassionate long-term care for Kingston residents. Our team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where residents feel valued and cared for every day.

We deliver personalized health care and daily support to residents. Our team ensures comfort, dignity, and well-being through medication administration and ongoing monitoring.

What you'll do...

Provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by health care staff while ensuring quality resident-centred health care is provided with a focus on health and safety

Completion of in-depth assessments of resident’s physical, psycho-social and other needs, determining individualized care needs, developing care plans and implementing and evaluating plans in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members

Assign, supervise and mentor the activities of the team to ensure the proper application of skills, knowledge and judgment

Provide coaching and corrective instruction as deemed appropriate to meet high standards of care, reporting any concerns to Director of Nursing for further action as required

Focus on decision making, analysis, critical thinking and leadership within the team

Assume direction of the Home during evening, night and weekend shifts

To qualify, you'll need...

RN Degree or Diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN

Six (6) months of general nursing experience

Valid First Aid and CPR C Certificate

Preference will be given to applicants with geriatric and/or leadership experience

Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNSc) preferred

Member of Gerontology Nursing Association (GNA) and/or Certification in Gerontology preferred

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Able to perform the essential duties of the job

Interpersonal skills which facilitate effective leadership, interactions and communication with residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, outside agencies and service providers

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Superior organizational and time management skills

Strong commitment to continuous learning

Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB)

Proof of immunity to communicable diseases

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

Why us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s where your impact begins.

Why you’ll love it here…

We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. Specific benefits can vary depending on your role and terms of employment.

In addition, employees may enjoy access to:

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

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How to apply

Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Click the 'APPLY HERE' button to complete your application.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you can contact us at [email protected].

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Our commitment

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.