Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) for a part-time role at Sherwood Court in Maple, Ontario. The successful candidate will support nursing care for residents, adhering to standards and physician orders, and participate in care planning.

Qualifications include provincial certification, registration eligibility, and experience in long-term care or with cognitively impaired residents. AI tools may assist in recruitment, while human review remains essential.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the applicable provincial body.
• Registration with the provincial body or eligibility for registration.
• Experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience with cognitively impaired residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with established standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents, develop and review care plans; monitor health and changes.
• Observe, report and record vital signs and conditions accurately.
• Ensure infection control practices and compliance with policies.

Skills

Certificate of Competence

Registration Eligible

Management experience

Cognitively impaired experience

Infection Control

Seniors care

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate

Job description

## Registered Practical NurseApply: Sherwood Court - 300 Ravineview Dr., Maple, Ontario: Part time: Posted Today: R36362**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 applicableSalary: RPN Visit Rate Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreementAccess to reliable vehicle in community home care is requiredFor both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:General Responsibilities 1) 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 2) Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ ordersQualifications 1) Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province 2) Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province 3) Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred 4) Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired 5) Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices 6) Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors 7) 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 8) 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 9) Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills**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.