Organization Background

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends.

The clinical extern works as an unregulated health care provider working in collaboration with a Unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). Clinical Externs may perform pre-identified Controlled Acts authorized to nursing within the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario as delegated to them under the supervision of a RN or RPN who is authorized to perform them.

What You Will Work On

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Care (SADOC) or their designate, the Clinical Extern is a member of the health care team who provides direct resident care and clinical unit support.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Great culture as confirmed by the Organization having receive the Great Places to Work certification in November 2025.
• An opportunity to participate in and contribute to the work of the largest seniors’ care community in Toronto.
• Competitive compensation.
• Early Wage Access (EWA) program that provides access to as much as 50% of earned wages as soon as shifts are worked.
• Location on a major transit line with a bus stop positioned at the Organization’s property.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse assigned to them on the home area and in a manner consistent with Shepherd Village policies standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers and Fixing Long term Care Act
• Works with the charge nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties assigned.
• Performs vital signs, documentation of oral/caloric intake, fluid balance, Oral medications etc.
• Assists resident with personal hygiene if needed (bathing, dressing, shaving and shampooing of hair)
• Provides assistance with PSW ADL delegation.
• Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries.
• May participate in a structured process supporting resident safety, completing regular rounding or “safety checks” and applying standard interventions to support safety best practices (i.e. Eyes On Safety).
• Duties include assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Practices all procedures in keeping with infection control policies and the use of universal precautions.
• Work is moderately heavy, involving lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment.

What Are Your Skills and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)-approved RN or RPN program that includes successful completion of the Medication Administration Course and Pharmacology and at least one clinical placement.
• Internationally Educated Nurses who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following:
  • Are in any year of study in a CNO-approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to-Practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of English Language Proficiency).
  • Have completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program, or micro-credentialing) and are waiting to write their registration exam
• Evidence of excellent academic standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience working with older adults, dementia care, rehabilitation, or complex continuing care.
• Knowledge of Ontario long-term care standards and resident-centered care principles.
• Demonstrated above-average proficiency in English-language communication (verbal/written/listening), strong customer service and family communication skills.
• Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via Shepherd Village corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit. (e.g. Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IP&C).
• MUST be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.

How To Apply: Interested candidates should apply at: https://shepherdvillage.org/work-here/

Deadline: August 7, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.