Registered Practical Nurse - Temp Full-time Night - Tendercare

Extendicare; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Tendercare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN/LPN) for a night shift, temporary full-time role in Canada. You will ensure nursing care aligns with standards, manage vital signs, and support care planning alongside physicians’ orders and policies.

Ideal candidates hold a provincial certificate of competence, are eligible for registration, and have experience in long-term care, especially with cognitively impaired residents.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the approved institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the province.
• Experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience with cognitively impaired residents.
• Knowledge of nursing and infection control practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents/patients.
• Assist in assessing patients and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
• Monitor health, note changes, and refer to doctors as needed.
• Follow physicians’ orders and administrative policies.

Skills

Certification

Registration eligible

Managerial experience

Cognitively impaired care

Infection control

Seniors care

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate of competence

Registration eligibility

Job description

## Registered Practical Nurse - Temp Full-time Night - TendercareApply: Assist - Tendercare LTC (McNicoll Ave): Part time: Posted Yesterday: R36225**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. 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 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’ orders Qualifications 1) 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 managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare 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 demeanor8) 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 skills Time TypeCasualTemp Full-time Night Compensation: As per collective agreementNursing Schedule: As per collective agreement At 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]. 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.## **Time Type**Part time**Compensation Details**Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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.We are 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. We are 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.