Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Casual - Tendercare

extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time nurse to provide high-quality care to residents in our long-term care home in Ontario. The role requires adherence to nursing standards, physicians’ orders and policies, with vigilant monitoring of vital signs and condition changes.

You will assess residents, develop and review care plans, and coordinate with physicians. Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience with cognitively impaired individuals.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to nursing standards, physicians' orders and policies; observe and record vital signs and conditions.
• Assess residents, develop and review care plans; monitor health and refer to doctors as needed.

Skills

Managerial experience

Experience with cognitively impaired

Infection control practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Education

Certificate of competence (province)

Registration eligible (province)

Job description

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, notes 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 demeanor
• 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

Time Type

Casual

Compensation

As per collective agreement

Nursing Schedule

As per collective agreement

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 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 recruitment 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.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$33.47 - $35.07

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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.