Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Key Responsibilities To work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care
To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required
To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required
To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable
To work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers
To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures
To 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
To facilitate and provide resident/family education
To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies
provide emergency first aid
To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments
To follow and assist the DOC/DHW 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




To 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
To complete all other duties as assigned
Qualifications Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/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 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
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Time Type: 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 safe, 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.
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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 (Part Time) - McGarrell Place (Ontario)
🏢 130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II
📍 Ontario