Casual Registered Practical Nurse - Days and Evenings

extendicare; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Ontario is seeking a part-time nursing professional to provide high-quality resident care within established nursing standards and physicians' orders. You will observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions, and initiate remedial health measures as appropriate.

You will assess residents, develop and evaluate care plans, supervise nursing staff, participate in care conferences, and ensure documentation complies with policy and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care within established nursing standards and physicians' orders.
• Observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures as appropriate.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

Job description

Ensure resident care is provide within 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.

Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.

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 provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

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. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. 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. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.