Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Medex

extendicare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Meaningful work

Employee assistance program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ottawa, Ontario, to deliver planned, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with provincial standards.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will contribute to care planning, documentation, medication administration and coordination with an interprofessional team. This part-time role offers mentorship, benefits, and a supportive work environment across Canada’s long-term care homes.

Qualifications

• Active RPN registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in geriatric care settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, patient-centered nursing care per provincial standards.
• Maintain and document care plans, with updates communicated to the team.
• Administer meds and treatments in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Schedule and participate in care conferences and move/transfer coordination.
• Educate residents and families on care plans and treatments.

Skills

RPN registration

Geriatrics experience

Communication skills

Care coordination

First Aid/CPR

Education

RPN Certification/Registration

BLS/First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Description

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:

• 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.

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