Night-Shift Registered Practical Nurse - Long-Term Care

Extendicare; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Tendercare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) for a night shift, temporary full-time role in Canada. You will ensure nursing care aligns with standards, manage vital signs, and support care planning alongside physicians’ orders and policies.

Ideal candidates hold a provincial certificate of competence, are eligible for registration, and have experience in long-term care, especially with cognitively impaired residents.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the approved institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the province.
• Experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience with cognitively impaired residents.
• Knowledge of nursing and infection control practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents/patients.
• Assist in assessing patients and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
• Monitor health, note changes, and refer to doctors as needed.
• Follow physicians’ orders and administrative policies.

Skills

Certification

Registration eligible

Managerial experience

Cognitively impaired care

Infection control

Seniors care

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate of competence

Registration eligibility

Job description

Extendicare Tendercare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) for a night shift, temporary full-time role in Canada. You will ensure nursing care aligns with standards, manage vital signs, and support care planning alongside physicians’ orders and policies.

Ideal candidates hold a provincial certificate of competence, are eligible for registration, and have experience in long-term care, especially with cognitively impaired residents.