Registered Practical Nurse(RPN) Part Time - Timmins

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

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time RPN/LPN to enhance nursing practice quality and ensure comprehensive patient care. The role involves monitoring health, developing care plans, and adhering to established nursing standards in a supportive environment dedicated to enriching residents' lives. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to senior care.

Qualifications

• Certification in nursing from approved institutions is required.
• Prior experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to seniors' care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, note changes, and implement care plans.
• Observe and record vital signs and conditions of patients.
• Ensure adherence to nursing standards and physicians’ orders.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Analysis

Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Active listening

Education

Current certificate of competence from approved institutions

Registration or eligibility for registration

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: CUPE
• Union Local: 3127
• 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. 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 the need for referral to doctors. Process and implement physicians’ orders.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registration or eligibility 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 healthcare practices, including Infection Control Practices
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, active listening, friendly demeanor
• Ability to analyze information, think critically, and develop 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.