Registered Nurse (PPT) (UFCW 5.26)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As a Registered Nurse at Norview Lodge, you’ll lead and coordinate resident-centred care, overseeing assessments, treatments, and care planning to support residents’ physical, emotional, and overall well-being. Your work will ensure safe, high-quality care while enhancing quality of life for residents and providing leadership to the care team.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To supervise the delivery of the Resident care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to ensure individualized Resident focused care and service is provided.
• To maintain accurate, confidential, complete documentation and medical / nursing records (electronically and manually) for each Resident and to safeguard Resident information at all times to ensure it is accessed only by authorized personnel.
• To administer treatments and prescribed medications as required and to maintain the medication system.
• To teach, delegate, assign and supervise Resident Care.
• To collaborate with Residents, physician, family and staff, the Residents’ needs and condition, the care and individualized services required and to evaluate the effectiveness of the Residents’ Plan of care regarding the services provided.
• To participate on various teams / committees as required and ensure representation at meetings as required.
• To complete employee incident reports and provide on-site first aid as required.
• To assume responsibility for replacing staff (all departments) in cases of absenteeism after normal hours of work.
• To assume responsibility of the home in the absence of on-site management (after normal hours of work)
• To supervise the standards of Resident care in the home areas.
• To participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service.
• To undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation.
• To adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routines and additional practices as required.
• To participate in in-service educational opportunities and staff meetings.
• Participate in annual mandatory education as per MOHLTC regulations.
• To maintain an awareness at all times of emergency procedures, and participate in drills/exercises and associated educational opportunities.
• To be aware of and comply with all County and home policies and procedures.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To orientate new staff and student placements as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Previous relevant experience in a long-term care setting an asset;
• Courses specific to gerontology and dementia studies an asset;
• Working knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regulation standards, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and relevant legislation;
• InterRAI Long-Term Care Facility Assessment knowledge an asset;
• Supervisory experience an asset;
• Computer skills – experience with a computerized Resident Documentation system an asset; must be able to apply basic functions of Corporate standard software

Skills and Abilities

• Proven management and organizational skills
• Resident and Customer focus
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to facilitate and adapt to changes in the long-term care environment
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Ability to perform Heimlich Maneuver
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: UFCW 5.26

Position: Registered Nurse

Position Code: 7NLRGN

Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employee Group: UFCW

Wage: $40.07 - $52.25 per hour

Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24

Division: Emergency and Social Services

Department: Norview Lodge

Reports to: Supervisor, Nursing and Personal Care

Location: Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: July 8, 2026 - July 21, 2026

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.