Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Countryside

Extendicare; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and lifelong learning

Advancement opportunities

Rewards and recognition

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to deliver patient-centered nursing care in a long-term care setting. Reporting to the DOC/DHW, you will assess residents and develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring gerontology experience, strong communication, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable Province.
• Experience working in a senior care environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, or long-term care is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer focus skills.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current VPS (within 6 months) screening.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the inter professional team applying person-centered care.
• Complete resident assessments, care/service plans, and documentation updated as required.
• Implement and evaluate care plans and adjust as needed.
• Assist with scheduling of care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Collaborate with DOC/DHW to manage moves and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and administer medications, documenting per policy.
• Process orders and safely manage drugs and narcotics per regulations and policy.
• Educate residents and families about care and treatment.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and team.
• Coordinate nursing assignments for timely service delivery.
• Respond to significant condition changes and emergencies; provide first aid.
• Teach and supervise unregulated care providers.
• Address resident/family concerns with leadership.
• Support Infection Prevention & Control and safety programs.
• Uphold Extendicare values and code of conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

RPN registration

Senior care

Gerontology

Communication

Clinical knowledge

BCLS & First Aid

Computer literacy

VPS within 6 months

Microsoft Office

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 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).

What Extendicare has to offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 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

Compensation Details

$33.47 - $35.07

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.

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 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 hiring process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.