Nurse Jobs in Canada with Sponsorship — Ontario

Deliver High-Quality Resident Care and Lead Clinical Practice in a Trusted Long-Term Care Home
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Employer: Mariann Nursing Home and Residence
Location: Richmond Hill, ON
Wage: $41.28 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates, subject to applicable requirements

Job Overview
Mariann Nursing Home and Residence is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Registered Nurse (R.N.) to join its interdisciplinary healthcare team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This position offers an opportunity to provide professional nursing care in a residential care environment while supporting residents’ safety, dignity, comfort, and overall well-being.

The successful candidate will assess residents’ health conditions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor changes in clinical status, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and evaluate individualized care plans. Additional duties may include supervising nursing staff, supporting health education and disease prevention initiatives, participating in quality improvement activities, and coordinating care transitions when required.

Applicants should have relevant nursing education, one to less than two years of nursing experience, and the professional registration required to practise as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. Strong clinical judgement, communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential. The position offers permanent, full-time employment at $41.28 per hour, along with health, dental, vision, and disability benefits and financial benefits in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Languages

• English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to understand clinical instructions and maintain accurate written documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification accepted by the relevant regulatory authority.
• Applicants must meet the educational and professional requirements for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
• Internationally educated nurses must satisfy the applicable registration and assessment requirements before practising as Registered Nurses in Ontario.

Experience

• One year to less than two years of relevant nursing experience.
• Experience in long-term care, geriatric nursing, residential care, community health, or acute care is beneficial.
• Experience in medication administration, resident assessment, care planning, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration is an asset.
• Previous experience supporting or supervising other healthcare staff is advantageous.

Credentials and Professional Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), with appropriate practising status.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the employer.
• First Aid certification, where required by the employer.
• Professional liability protection in accordance with applicable regulatory and employer requirements.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to practise within the authorized scope of nursing practice and comply with relevant legislation and workplace policies.

Work Setting

• Long-term care and residential healthcare environment.
• Direct nursing care for residents with varying medical, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaboration with physicians, licensed practical nurses, personal support workers, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work involving clinical assessments, medication administration, care coordination, documentation, and resident monitoring.
• Rotating shifts, including mornings, days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

Direct Nursing Care and Assessment

• Provide nursing care in accordance with professional standards, individualized care plans, and facility policies.
• Assess residents to identify appropriate nursing interventions based on their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Monitor residents’ health conditions and promptly report significant changes to physicians or other appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Assess, document, and communicate symptoms, clinical observations, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Recognize potential health risks and take appropriate action within the scope of nursing practice.
• Operate or monitor medical equipment safely and effectively as required for resident care.
• Promote residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, safety, and independence.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in residents’ clinical conditions.

Medication and Treatment Administration

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by an authorized prescriber and in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Follow established medication safety procedures, including required checks and accurate medication administration record documentation.
• Monitor residents for therapeutic responses, adverse reactions, and potential medication-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of medications, treatments, and relevant clinical observations.
• Report medication discrepancies, adverse reactions, and other safety concerns according to facility procedures.
• Follow infection prevention and safety protocols during treatments and other clinical procedures.

Care Planning and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, licensed practical nurses, personal support workers, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans in consultation with residents, families, and relevant members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in care conferences, family meetings, and clinical discussions as required.
• Provide professional guidance on nursing practice and resident-care matters within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate care activities to support continuity, safety, and appropriate responses to residents’ changing needs.
• Communicate relevant clinical information clearly during shift handovers and care transitions.

Health Promotion and Community Programs

• Participate in disease screening and health assessment initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Deliver health education to residents, families, and staff on relevant topics, including chronic disease management, falls prevention, infection control, and healthy living.
• Participate in immunization programs and administer vaccines when appropriately authorized and trained.
• Contribute to community program development and community needs assessments where relevant to the facility’s services.
• Promote preventive healthcare practices and encourage residents to participate in appropriate wellness activities.
• Support initiatives designed to improve residents’ health outcomes and quality of life.

Case Management and Care Transitions

• Coordinate assigned cases involving residents who require follow-up care or transitions between healthcare settings, where applicable.
• Communicate with community agencies, home-care providers, and other healthcare services to support continuity of care.
• Assist with discharge and transition planning when required.
• Ensure relevant care information is documented and communicated to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Help identify potential barriers to safe and effective care transitions.

Supportive Counselling and Life Skills Programming

• Provide appropriate emotional support to residents and families coping with illness, changes in health, or other life challenges.
• Support residents in maintaining independence, daily living skills, and emotional well-being.
• Contribute to suitable psychosocial and life-skills programming within the facility.
• Communicate with empathy and respect while recognizing each resident’s individual needs and preferences.
• Refer residents or families to appropriate resources when concerns fall outside the nurse’s role or scope of practice.

Leadership, Supervision, and Administration

• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff as assigned.
• Delegate appropriate duties while respecting professional scopes of practice, staff competencies, and applicable regulations.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior nursing staff.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation among members of the healthcare team.
• Complete administrative duties, including clinical documentation, incident reporting, and required care records.
• Participate in staffing coordination and shift handovers where required.
• Support staff education, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of workplace policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve care delivery, patient safety, and compliance with professional standards.

Research and Professional Practice

• Participate in nursing-related research and quality improvement activities where applicable.
• Review clinical practices and contribute to initiatives designed to improve resident care.
• Stay informed about current evidence-based nursing guidelines and relevant professional standards.
• Apply appropriate clinical knowledge and evidence-informed practices to daily nursing responsibilities.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning and development.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced healthcare environment with competing clinical priorities.
• Large workload requiring strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safe, professional standards of care.
• Standing and walking for extended periods during shifts.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and assisting with resident repositioning as required.
• Ability to assist with mobility-related tasks and push wheelchairs when necessary.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures, equipment operation, and other nursing duties.
• Attention to detail when conducting assessments, administering medications, and documenting care.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changing resident needs and urgent clinical situations.
• Willingness to work scheduled morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Health and Safety

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Use appropriate body mechanics and safe lifting techniques when assisting residents.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements and facility policies.
• Follow medication safety procedures and established clinical protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect personal health information.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Report workplace hazards, incidents, and clinical safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain professional liability protection in accordance with applicable requirements.

Personal Suitability

• Accuracy: Maintains precise clinical assessments, medication records, and nursing documentation.
• Client Focus: Prioritizes residents’ dignity, rights, comfort, and individual care needs.
• Effective Interpersonal Skills: Builds respectful working relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent Oral Communication: Communicates clinical information clearly, compassionately, and professionally.
• Excellent Written Communication: Prepares accurate clinical records, reports, and care plans.
• Flexibility: Adapts to changing resident needs, work priorities, and shift schedules.
• Initiative: Identifies care concerns proactively and contributes to improvements in clinical practice.
• Sound Judgement: Makes appropriate clinical and ethical decisions within the scope of practice.
• Organization: Coordinates multiple responsibilities and maintains orderly, accurate records.
• Reliability: Demonstrates consistent attendance, accountability, and professional conduct.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with other healthcare professionals and supports colleagues.
• Time Management: Prioritizes care tasks and completes responsibilities within required timelines.
• Compassion: Demonstrates empathy, patience, and respect when supporting residents and families.
• Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality, ethical standards, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Health care plan.
• Dental plan.
• Vision care benefits.
• Disability benefits.

Financial Benefits

• Financial benefits in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.
• Additional compensation provisions may apply according to the relevant agreement and employer policies.

Other Benefits

• Group insurance benefits.
• Other benefits as defined by the applicable collective agreement and employer policies.
• Any additional paid leave, professional development support, or other benefits are subject to the employer’s confirmed terms and eligibility requirements.

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens.
• Permanent residents of Canada.
• Temporary residents of Canada who are authorized to work in Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit, subject to applicable Canadian employment and immigration requirements.
• Internationally educated nurses who meet the relevant eligibility requirements

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website