Role Profile- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing Resident centered and goal-oriented nursing care in accordance with standards of practice and provincial legislation. Working collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team, the RPN will participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of care and clinical services to enhance the provision of Resident care. Adheres to regulatory compliance and Revera’s organizational standards, policies and procedures.
Acts as a champion for Resident safety and continuous quality care improvements. Ensures the provision of a holistic Resident centered, care approach. Cultivates collaborate relationships with all staff, residents and families.
Maintains accurate and current health records, clinical assessments and documentation, reflecting the Residents abilities, needs and preferences and in accordance with the College of Nurses standards and organizational policies and procedures. Implements and evaluates the effectiveness of care and services as outlined in the plan of care, while making appropriate revisions to goals and interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as required. Assist with scheduling and participating in Resident care conferences to ensure co- ordination of services where applicable.
Work with the Director of Care/designate to facilitate Resident move in, discharge and transfers to and from the home. Perform necessary nursing functions to facilitate the delivery of safe Resident care, including clinical assessment, medication administration, care treatments and maintain documentation of care provided in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Process physician orders, ensure drugs and narcotics are secured and administered as ordered or discarded as required in compliance with all regulatory requirements, clinical scope and organizational policies and procedures.
Work with preferred pharmacy regarding Resident orders and to ensure appropriate inventory of emergency drugs where applicable. Facilitate and provide resident/family education related to Resident conditions, care and services where required. Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the Resident’s plan of care routinely and as required,
working with the Resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers; Coordinate Resident care assignments and ensure safe, efficient and timely delivery of care services.
Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
Maintain
Resident safety and work in a manner that minimizes risk of adverse outcomes. Supervise, train, delegate and direct unregulated care providers as required. Respond to Resident/family concerns immediately and communicate to the Director of Care/Executive Director and other departments as applicable to ensure appropriate follow up and corrective action.
Assist the Director of Care 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 collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and sustainability of clinical and quality improvement measures and programs. Work in a manner that maintains Resident rights, dignity and preserves confidentiality.
Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction. Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the applicable provincial the College of Nurses.
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 proficient written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills. Must have demonstrated the ability for self-reflection and skilled accountability for work and performance.
Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service and choices. Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes. Identifies, develops and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency and quality.
Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives. Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a secure, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long‑term career growth. 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.
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📌 Nursing - Registered Practical Nurse - Part Time (Kingston)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Kingston