Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Temporary Part-Time (PT) - PE2/PE1 - St. Catharines

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare St. Catharines is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a temporary part-time role, 22.5 hours biweekly, 2pm–10pm on both floors.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will provide nursing care in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Extendicare policies. The successful candidate must hold a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, have experience with cognitively impaired residents, and possess infection control

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices with infection control.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple duties.
• Clear verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care following established nursing standards and physicians’ orders.
• Observe and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions.
• Assess residents and participate in care plan development and evaluation.
• Monitor health changes and refer to doctors as needed.
• Supervise and direct personal care staff on the unit.
• Assist in preparing the facility for RAI MDS.
• Complete medication passes accurately and timely.

Skills

Certificate of competence

Infection control knowledge

Experience with cognitively impaired

Commitment to seniors' care

Prioritization and multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description Job Description Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Job Posting #: 095-26 Posting: Temporary Part Time - 22.5hrs biweekly - 2pm - 10pm (Both Floors) Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines Closing Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 @ Noon Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management & quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care & Extendicare.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing & health care practices, with Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to work effectively individually & with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first.
• 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 demeanor.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident 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.
• Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate resident care plans.
• Monitor residents’ health, note all changes in condition, and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of personal care staff assigned to the unit.
• Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS.
• Staff replacement in the absence of the Registered Nurse.
• Complete medication passes in an accurate and timely manner.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. 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.

Time Type Part time Compensation Details $33.47 - $35.07

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.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.