Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Casual – Mississauga

Extendicare Canada Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time RPN/LPN to enhance quality of nursing practice in Mississauga. The role involves providing care per established standards, assessing residents, and developing care plans. Candidates should have a current competence certificate, be registered with approved institutions, and preferably have managerial experience. A focus on caring for seniors is essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience dealing with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop care plans.
• Monitor health, note changes in condition, and implement physicians' orders.

Skills

Nursing and health care practices

Infection Control Practices

Active listening

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

Current certificate of competence

Registration with Approved Institutions

Job description

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Information

• Union Name:
• Union Local:
• Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Salary: RPN Visit Rate

Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non-Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

General Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour.
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions.
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position.