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Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

- Work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model applying the person-centered approach to care.
- Complete and ensure residents’ clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up-to-date and changes communicated as required.
- Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of care/service plans, making changes as required.
- Assist with scheduling residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
- Work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate residents’ move in, move out and transfers.
- Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration; document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards, policies and procedures.
- Process orders and safely keep drugs and narcotics, administering them in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures.
- Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
- Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate residents’ care plans working with residents/substitute decision makers, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary teams, and contracted service providers.
- Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure productive and timely delivery of services.
- Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and/or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
- Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
- Coordinate emergency response in the absence of the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness / Executive Director.
- Respond to resident/family concerns,



ensuring appropriate action is taken and concerns communicated to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness / Executive Director and other departments.
- Follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in coordinating, implementing and monitoring Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
- Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable Province/State.
- Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers (preferred).
- Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long-term care (asset).
- Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
- Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
- Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare Has To Offer

- 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.

Time Type

Part Time

Compensation & Benefits





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 on request.

Company Overview

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.

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