Job Description Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians' orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care. Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents' health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders. Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations. Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train current personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

Qualifications

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required. Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices. Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.



Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential. Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.

Closing Date: February 21, 2025.

Time Type

Full time

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 the growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 122009 Tendercare Nursing Homes
📍 Toronto