MissionReporting 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.

This is a permanent full-time (FT) RPN night shift position (2300-0700).

- To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicare’s

Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

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. This is a permanent full time (FT) RPN night shift position (2300-0700).

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 the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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 coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of

Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;

- To 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;

- To 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;

- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

- 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 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

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth oppor

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