Job Description
Nurse Practitioner-Contractor
Mission
As an independent contractor, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary
care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Key Responsibilities
•Provides comprehensive primary care to residents
•Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it.
•Conducts person-centered health assessment/physical of residents on admission with
specified time frame.
•Comply with applicable provincial legislation pertaining to long-term care, Long-Term
Care Homes Act 2007 & Regulation 79/10
•Participate in regular focused resident and family care conferences.
•Manages the care of residents by providing pharmacological, complementary and/or
counseling interventions.
•Provides outreach and transitional services to LTCH residents who return to the
community.
•Collaborates and consults with physicians, director of nursing and personal care nursing
staff, interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding resident plan of care.
•Provides leadership and involves the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement
initiatives.
•Provides formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care.
Qualifications
•Master’s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
•Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma
•Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, preferably within the RN (Extended
Class)
•3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in Long-term Care
•Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem
solving skills.
•Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
•Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.
•Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important
qualities to possess.
•Liability Insurance
•WSIB Clearance Certificate
•Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
•TB Screening Complete
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
•Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
•Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
•A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
•Employee Family Assistance Program.
•Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating
under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’
population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type
Part time
Compensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
