Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Full Time (FT) Nights - York

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

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare, a Canadian long‑term care provider, seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a permanent full‑time night shift (2300-0700). You will deliver planned, patient‑centered nursing care and collaborate with the inter‑professional team to support residents in a safe, compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, and coordination of transfers, with emphasis on ethics, integrity and Extendicare's standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable Province/State.
• 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.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Work within inter-professional team applying person-centered care.
• Complete and ensure resident care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are current.
• Implement and evaluate care/service plans and update as needed.
• Coordinate care conferences and participate in them when applicable.
• Facilitate resident moves, transfers, and coordinate with care team.
• Provide direct resident care, medication administration and document accordingly.
• Safely process orders and manage narcotics under regulatory requirements.
• Educate residents and families; coordinate care plan with decision makers and providers.
• Coordinate nursing team assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
• Respond to changes in resident condition and manage emergencies; provide first aid.

Skills

LPN registration

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

First Aid

Basic Life Support

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education

Gerontology/Rehabilitation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Mission:

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. This is a permanent full-time (FT) RPN night shift position (2300-0700).

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 the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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 coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of
  Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
  
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or
  concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive
  Director and other departments;
  
• To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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 work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
  
• 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 other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed 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.
  
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
  (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
  

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

Full time

Compensation Details

$33.03 - $34.61

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.