Registered Practical Nurse - RPN

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training and development

Education allowance for employees and…

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for full-time community nursing roles in Oshawa and surrounding areas. You will deliver ethical and safe nursing care during scheduled visits, travel to patient residences, and collaborate with RNs for complex cases, aiming to keep patients comfortable at home.

Requirements include CNO licensure, a valid driver's license and vehicle, Vulnerable Sector Screen, TB test, CPR, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or required education for CNO licensure.
• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Negative TB Test.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a dedicated vehicle with valid insurance.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to patient residences within a designated area.
• On-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice
• Provide ethical and safe nursing care
• Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs
• Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required
• Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust
• Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree or required education for CNO licensure

Job description

Job Description 8 full-time positions available Wage Range: $27.96 per hour Travel Locations – Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Uxbridge Shift Options– 0800-1600, 0900-1700 , 1200-2000, 1400-2200 and 2300-0700 In this community nursing role, you as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will have scheduled visits within the community to care for patients in various settings with the support of RNs for more complex patients. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!

What you’ll love working here:

Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors Attractive scheduling including every other weekend off Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients Opportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skills Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs Celebration and Recognition programs Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile devices Mileage compensation Education allowance for employees and family Opportunities for career advancement Employee Assistance Program Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice
• Provide ethical and safe nursing care
• Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs
• Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required
• Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust
• Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

Job Requirements

• Nursing degree or required education mandatory for CNO licensure
• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Negative TB Test
• Fluent proficiency in written and verbal English
• Valid driver’s license (Class G or G2), access to a dedicated vehicle is required and valid car insurance
• Current and valid CPR certificate
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset
• Reliability and flexibility
• Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Required on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs

Time Type

Full-time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

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. 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.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

The mission, vision and values of ParaMed

• Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
• Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
• We embrace every person for the individual they are.
• We care for each person as we would our own family.
• We collaborate with others because we achieve more together.
• We are relentless in our efforts to improve.
• We respect the resources entrusted to us.