Licensed Practical Nurse- (LPN)- Regular- Full-time- (FT)

EXTENDICARE; Brandon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a qualified RPN/LPN to support daily nursing practice, aligning with governing bodies and internal standards. The role emphasizes delivering care per physician orders, observing vital signs, and maintaining documentation.

Access to a reliable vehicle for community home care is required. The position requires provincial certification, registration or eligibility, and preferably managerial experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competence from the province is required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the province is required.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare is preferred.
• Experience dealing with cognitively impaired residents/patients.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is required.
• Commitment to working with seniors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to listen actively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care following nursing standards, physicians’ orders, and policies; observe and record vital signs and conditions.
• Assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, monitor health, and refer to doctors as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Active listening

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of competence (provincial)

Job description

Job Description

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:

Union Local:

Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Salary: RPN Visit Rate

Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required.

For both Non-Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

General Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.

Time Type: Full time

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour.
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions.
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

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.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.