Licensed Practical Nurse

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Holyrood; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is dedicated to delivering patient-centered nursing care in alignment with provincial standards.

You will work with an inter-professional team to assess residents, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and educate residents and families. The role requires strong communication, clinical knowledge, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Current LPN registration in the applicable Province/State.
• Experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitation, or long-term care is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking and care coordination.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Work with inter-professional team applying person-centered care.
• Complete and ensure residents' assessments, care/service plans and documentation are up to date.
• Implement and evaluate care plans and update them as required.
• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate when applicable.
• Coordinate move in/out and transfers with the Director of Care.
• Provide direct resident care and administer medications/treatments per policies.
• Process orders, safeguard drugs and narcotics per regulations.
• Provide resident/family education.
• Coordinate care plans with residents, physicians and the nursing team.
• Coordinate nursing team assignments for timely services.
• Respond to changes in condition and emergencies; provide first aid.
• Teach, delegate to, and supervise unregulated care providers.
• Coordinate emergency response in absence of leadership.
• Address resident/family concerns with appropriate channels.
• Support Infection Prevention and Health & Safety programs and policies.
• Uphold Extendicare values and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Documentation

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

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 to 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 opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support.

We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals.

Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

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.