Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Bayview

EXTENDICARE

Toronto

On-site

CAD 38,572 - 49,593

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Employee assistance program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join our long‑term care team. Reporting to the DOC or DHW, the RPN provides planned, patient‑centered nursing care and maintains clinical documentation.

You will collaborate with an interprofessional team to implement care plans and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves administering medications, coordinating care conferences, educating residents and families, and supporting infection prevention and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the 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) VPS (Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening).

Responsibilities

To work as a member of the inter professional team applying Extendicare's Professional Practice Model with a person-centered approach to care.
To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.
To implement and evaluate care/service plans and adjust as required.
To assist with scheduling of resident care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
To work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident moves, transfers, and admissions.
To provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with standards and policies.
To process orders and secure drugs and narcotics per regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies.
To facilitate and provide resident/family education.
To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan with residents and the care team.
To coordinate nursing assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
To respond to significant changes in resident condition and provide emergency first aid.
To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
To respond to resident/family concerns and communicate with DOC/DHW/Executive Director as needed.
To support Infection Prevention & Control, Health and Safety, and Quality/Safety Programs for the Nursing Department; uphold Extendicare values.
To complete all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license (Ontario)

Gerontology / Long-term care asset

First Aid / CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

Mission:

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 secure 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 & 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).

What Extendicare has to offer:

Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities;
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization;
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

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.

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.

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