Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse (Long Term Care) - Future and Ongoing Opportunities Job Title: Charge Nurse (Long Term Care) - Future and Ongoing Opportunities Status: Casual/On-call Type of Position: An Addition to Staff Start Date: Per hour Salary Grade: $47.87 - $54.20 Department: York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Paramedic and Seniors Services -> Long Term Care and Seniors Location: Job Description (E) CHARGE NURSE This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary. SALARY $47.87 per hour This position is a unionized role with CUPE Local 905, Long Term Care. WHAT WE OFFER DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM – With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full‑time employee and includes employer‑matched contributions. DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES – Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses, such as gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program EMPLOYER OF CHOICE – Recognized as the highest‑ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. BENEFITS AND WELLNESS – A healthcare spending account of $1,750. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). For Casual roles: 4% and 10% in lieu of vacation and benefits on all paid hours. INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE – Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion. ABOUT THE ROLE This position provides professional nursing care to residents and monitors nursing practice of Regulated Health Care Practitioners and Non‑regulated Health Care Practitioners to deliver a high standard of nursing and personal care, provides oversight of resident care treatments and medication administration, except as warranted by the operational needs of the LTC Home (“Home”), provides guidance, training, mentoring, and coordinating, assigning, scheduling and checking the work of assigned staff and ensuring a safe working environment, assesses, plans, directs and co‑ordinates all activities necessary for the LTC Home, provides knowledge and leads the application and after‑hours operational responsibilities for emergency response procedures, infection prevention and control practices and protocols, and occupational health and safety responsibilities, within the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Facility Program Standards. QUALIFICATIONS Currently in good standing, and retain good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) of “Entitled to Practice with no Restrictions” as a Registered Nurse. Minimum four (4) years nursing experience in a long‑term care facility or other geriatrics environment. Ability to successfully complete “Standard First Aid CPR‑A” certification within 3 months of commencement of the role (if certification is lacking, or lapsed by more than 3 years), and to successfully complete an authorised CPR refresher annually. Must have current (within the past 12 months) successful achievement of the required mandatory AIS Proficiency Evaluation Certificate for Nursing and Allied Health Disciplines, and commitment to successfully completing this certification annually. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), tuberculosis screening and proof of immunisation in accordance with the Long‑Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10). Scheduled Weekly Hours: varied Scheduled Shifts: varied Operational Hours Close Date: December 31, 2025 Union: CUPE 905 Long Term Care Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24‑hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1‑877‑464‑9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users. York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1‑877‑464‑9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment. Click here for more details on Benefits and Perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr