Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 the 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 resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required.
- Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required.
- Assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
- Work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident’s move in, move out and transfers.
- Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures.
- Process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures.
- Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
- Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
- Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
- Respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and/or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
- Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.




- Coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/Executive Director.
- Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to 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 the coordination, implementation and monitoring of 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 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 an asset.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
- Must have 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 lifelong 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 advantages package.

Time Type: Full time

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time (FT) - Hillcrest Place
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Brandon