Registered Practical Nurse (Part Time) - McGarrell Place

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Total rewards program

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide patient-centered nursing care in our long‑term care settings across Canada. You will coordinate assessments, care plans, and documentation while delivering medications and treatments under provincial standards.

You will work with an interprofessional team, engage with residents and families, and participate in care conferences. A VPS check, BLS/First Aid, and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered 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.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care per provincial standards.
• Complete and update resident assessments, care/service plans, and documentation.
• Implement, evaluate and adjust care plans as required.
• Coordinate resident care conferences and participate as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Educate residents and families, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license

Gerontology/rehabilitation asset

VPS screening within 6 months

BLS / First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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 DOC/DHW 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 respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments
• To follow and assist the DOC/DHW 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 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 all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered 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
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

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 offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

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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. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

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