SPEP-RN/RPN

Extendicare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider, Extendicare, as a Nurse and make a significant impact on residents' lives. Your role includes implementing care plans, direct patient care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates possess a nursing degree and registration, and are committed to upholding quality and safety standards in healthcare.

Benefits

Rewarding work experiences

Support throughout recruitment process

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing education program for RN or RPN.
• Must pass registration examination and Jurisprudence Examination.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate resident care plans.
• Provide direct resident care and medication administration.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments.

Skills

detail-oriented

communication

teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

College diploma program in practical nursing

Job description

Qualifications

Job Description

Nursing Education

Successful completion of a nursing education program designed to prepare you for the type of nursing (RN, RPN) in Ontario.

Registered Nurse - An approved Canadian university baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Registered Practical Nurse - An approved Ontario college diploma program in practical nursing.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse:

• Work as a member of the interprofessional team applying the person-centered approach to care.
• Complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and changes communicated as required.
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of care/service plans and make changes as needed.
• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate in them where applicable.
• Work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate resident move-in, move-out, and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care, medication/treatment administration, and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare standards.
• Process orders, safekeep drugs and narcotics, and administer them following all regulatory requirements and policies.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the resident’s care plan with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team, and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Respond to significant changes in resident’s condition or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
• Address resident/family concerns, ensure appropriate actions are taken, and communicate issues to relevant staff.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Quality/Safety Plans.
• Uphold the organization’s values and ethics as outlined in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Report any risk issues immediately to registered staff.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Applicant must refrain from using the protected titles “RN” or “RPN” during the placement.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Must demonstrate successful completion of a nursing education program suitable for the nursing type (RN, RPN, or NP) intended to practice in Ontario.
• Must pass the registration examination approved by the College for the nursing type.
• Must complete the Jurisprudence Examination relevant to the nursing practice.
• Must provide proof of citizenship, residency, or authorization to work in Ontario.
• Must disclose any past offences, findings, or proceedings related to practice or conduct.
• Must declare any physical or mental conditions that could impair safe practice; the College must be satisfied with your ability to practice with integrity and lawfulness.

Time Type

Full time

Join Extendicare and make a difference in the lives of residents and your career. We are committed to enriching lives and providing rewarding work experiences. Extendicare and its partner homes support applicants throughout the recruitment process upon request.