Registered Practical Nurse (RPN )- Temporary Part time ( PT )-Crossing Bridge

Extendicare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to enhance nursing practice in its Ottawa-area long-term care homes. You will observe and record vital signs, assist in assessments, and support care plan development while maintaining established standards and physician orders.

The role requires current Ontario certification, registration or eligibility, and a commitment to working with seniors.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the approved institutions for the province (Ontario).
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the approved institutions for the province (Ontario).
• Previous supervisory experience in long-term care preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.
• Commitment to working with seniors.
• Strong verbal and written communication; active listening with a friendly demeanour.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to solve problems.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided according to established nursing standards and physicians’ orders, and observe, record vital signs and conditions.
• Assist in assessing residents, develop and evaluate care plans; monitor health and refer to doctors when needed.

Education

Certificate of competence (Ontario)

Registration or eligibility (Ontario)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe RPN 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: CUPEUnion Local: Extendicare Crossing BridgeUnion Classification (Title): RPNSalary: RPN Rate as per current collective agreementNursing Schedule: As per collective agreementGeneral Responsibilities1) 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 care2) 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’ ordersQualifications1) Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province2) Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province3) Previous supervisory experience in long-term care preferred4) Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired5) Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices6) Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors7) 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 demeanour8) 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 solutions9) Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skillsTime Type:Part timeAt 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] 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.