Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Countryside (Toronto)

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Countryside (Toronto)

09 Aug
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Extendicare
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Toronto

09 Aug

Extendicare

Toronto

Mission Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health and Wellness, a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides planned, patient‑oriented, goal‑directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities - Work as a member of the interprofessional team within Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model, applying a person-centered approach to care.

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



and direct unregulated care providers.
- Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken, or concern is communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments.
- Assist DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy, particularly regarding ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province or state.

- Experience working in a senior’s workplace and with unregulated care providers preferred.
- Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care is an 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.
- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Benefits - Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities.

- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience that enriches both your life and the lives of others.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Robust benefits package.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Countryside (Toronto)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Toronto

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