Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time (PT) - Lakefield

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

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in Lakefield, Ontario, is seeking an RPN/LPN to enhance the quality of nursing practice in community home care. The role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a strong commitment to working with seniors. This part-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Current certification as required by the province.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and implement care plans.
• Experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in accordance with nursing standards and principles.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing care plans for patients.

Skills

Nursing standards knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current certificate of competence

Registered with Approved 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

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

1. 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.
2. 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; process 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 (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; synthesize information from various sources 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.