Registered Practical Nurse RPN - Part Time/Casual - Kawartha Lakes

Extendicare; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a compassionate RPN/LPN to join their team in Lindsay, Ontario. The role involves providing quality nursing care according to established standards, assisting in patient assessments, and developing care plans for seniors. Candidates should possess a current certificate of competence, be eligible for registration, and ideally have managerial experience in long-term care. This part-time position is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Certification from approved institutions for nursing practice.
• Registration or eligibility for provincial registration.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as per standards and policies.
• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Monitor health and document vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Current certificate of competence

Eligible for registration with provincial institutions

Job description

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 Name: SEIU

Union Local

Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Salary

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, 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 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

Time Type

Part time

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.