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Canterbury Woods
Nursing Home
Canterbury Woods is a multi-campus Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Western New York, with campuses in Williamsville and Buffalo (Gates Circle). The organization is affiliated with The Episcopal Church Home and Affiliates, Inc. (ECH&A), which has a distinguished…
We are looking for an experienced and motivated RN to join our growing team in Williamsville, NY.
About us
Canterbury Woods is a continuing care retirement community unlike any you’ve ever seen. We have one goal and one commitment: We provide older adults with the best possible living experience. From independent living to a full continuum of care, residents can always expect a lifestyle that meets their needs and interests. Our CARF-accredited skilled nursing facility proudly features 50 private rooms and a focus on person-centered care.
We are hiring for the following RN positions
Full Time (37.5 hours/week) 7am - 3pm
Part Time Every Other Weekend (7.5 hours/week) 7am - 3pm
Part Time Every Other Weekend (7.5 hours/week) 3pm - 11pm
We are offering up to a $15,000 retention bonus for Full Time new hires!
RN job duties include
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort them to their rooms.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Consult with the resident, their family, and the resident’s physician when planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehab.
Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident’s physical and emotional status. Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Review MAR for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies.
Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates care to be given and goals to be accomplished, and states which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident’s care plan.
RN benefits include
Health insurance available.
Dental, vision, and life insurance available.
Paid vacation, personal, holiday, time (for full time and regular part time positions) .
Paid sick time.
401k with employer match.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Referral and retention bonus program.
Employee assistance programs.
Free onsite state-of-the-art gym and pool.
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qualifications
Must have credentials as an RN with a current New York State license.
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“Willingly, had they accepted me, I would have worked for the wounded, in return for bread and water.”
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Someone on clinicals may say something that has you wondering if you are cut out for this. Do not take it to heart. A couple of bad days are not the profession.
Three or four years went by before the overwhelmed feeling lifted, and close to six before I felt expert at the bedside. Measure this in years, not months.
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“But time has helped to settle the question and a trained nurse’s position now is largely what she herself makes it.”
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Life in Williamsville, NY
Neighborhoods+Williamsville proper centers on its historic, walkable Main Street village corridor, flanked by established residential neighborhoods across the Town of Amherst and newer developments in East Amherst. Relocating healthcare professionals often choose the village for its walkable core, while colleagues seeking denser urban energy look toward Buffalo neighborhoods like Elmwood Village or North Buffalo near Hertel Avenue. Those seeking larger suburban acreage often compare Williamsville to Southtown communities like Orchard Park.
Williamsville proper centers on its historic, walkable Main Street village corridor, flanked by established residential neighborhoods across the Town of Amherst and newer developments in East Amherst. Relocating healthcare professionals often choose the village for its walkable core, while colleagues seeking denser urban energy look toward Buffalo neighborhoods like Elmwood Village or North Buffalo near Hertel Avenue.
Those seeking larger suburban acreage often compare Williamsville to Southtown communities like Orchard Park.
Getting around+Williamsville provides strategic highway connectivity across Western New York, sitting within quick reach of major arterial expressways, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and central medical hubs in Buffalo and Amherst. Public transit throughout the broader metro area is spread out and limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for hospital shift workers. Winter commuting requires preparation for heavy lake-effect snow conditions and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles that leave major thoroughfares prone to rough potholes by late winter.
Williamsville provides strategic highway connectivity across Western New York, sitting within quick reach of major arterial expressways, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and central medical hubs in Buffalo and Amherst. Public transit throughout the broader metro area is spread out and limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for hospital shift workers.
Winter commuting requires preparation for heavy lake-effect snow conditions and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles that leave major thoroughfares prone to rough potholes by late winter.
Outdoors+Williamsville's premier natural asset is Glen Park, beloved for its picturesque waterfall along Ellicott Creek, walking paths, and historic mill setting. Outdoor enthusiasts also take advantage of nearby Amherst State Park, leafy village trails, and local swimming holes during warm months. For more expansive weekend hikes, nature preserves such as Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge offer expansive wetland trails at Swallow Hollow and Mallard Overlook within driving distance.
Williamsville's premier natural asset is Glen Park, beloved for its picturesque waterfall along Ellicott Creek, walking paths, and historic mill setting. Outdoor enthusiasts also take advantage of nearby Amherst State Park, leafy village trails, and local swimming holes during warm months.
For more expansive weekend hikes, nature preserves such as Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge offer expansive wetland trails at Swallow Hollow and Mallard Overlook within driving distance.
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Living in Williamsville
Williamsville offers relocating nurses an appealing suburban refuge on Buffalo's northeastern edge, combining an authentic, walkable 19th-century village with top-tier suburban amenities. Centered on Main Street along Ellicott Creek, the community is anchored by scenic natural landmarks like Glen Park and its signature waterfalls, the historic 1811 water mill, and quiet tree-lined avenues. Healthcare workers benefit from easy highway access to major regional medical centers and Buffalo Niagara International Airport, while daily life features local culinary institutions like the historic Eagle House, DiCamillo Bakery, and lively gathering spots such as Britesmith Brewing and Moor Pat. For clinicians with families, the nationally recognized Williamsville Central School District and strong community safety record serve as major draws. Tradeoffs require careful consideration: personal vehicle reliance is absolute, winters bring extensive lake-effect snow and post-thaw potholes, and off-season indoor entertainment can feel subdued. For nurses seeking high community safety, prestigious schools, and small-town charm within easy reach of Buffalo, Williamsville represents one of Western New York's premier landing spots.
