Registered Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in Ontario is seeking a qualified nursing professional for full-time resident care. Candidates must hold a current nursing certificate and be eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.

The role involves assessing residents, developing care plans, and supervising nursing staff. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential, with language skills in Cantonese or Mandarin being an asset.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario is required.
• Knowledge of comprehensive nursing and health care practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care according to nursing standards.
• Assess residents and develop care plans.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing staff assigned to the unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge in Infection Control Practices

Effective human relation skills

Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligibility with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident 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, 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, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process 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.
• Interpret and implement established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.
• Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in‑service education.
• Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refer problems to the Director of Care.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
• Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.

Closing Date

February 21, 2025

Time Type

Full time

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.