Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Unscheduled Part Time - Riverbend

Extendicare • Cambridge, ON

5d • CA$32 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, resident-focused, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of practice and Extendicare’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current registration and good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in the applicable province or state.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and First Aid certification.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS/VPS) completed within the past six months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a seniors’ care environment and supervising or collaborating with unregulated care providers is preferred.
• Education and/or experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community care, complex care, or long-term care is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, care coordination, time management, and customer service skills.
• Sound clinical knowledge and nursing assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model and person-centered approach to care.
• Complete and maintain accurate resident clinical assessments, care plans, service plans, and documentation, ensuring updates and changes are communicated appropriately.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate care plans, making adjustments as required to meet residents’ evolving needs.
• Assist in scheduling resident care conferences and actively participate in care planning discussions, where applicable.
• Work closely with the DOC/DHW to support resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provide direct nursing care, including medication and treatment administration, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Extendicare standards.
• Process physician orders, safely manage medications and narcotics, and administer medications in accordance with regulatory standards, scope of practice, and organizational policies.
• Facilitate resident and family education to support health outcomes and informed decision-making.
• Develop, coordinate, manage, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with residents, substitute decision-makers, physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and external service providers.
• Coordinate nursing assignments to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality care delivery.
• Respond appropriately to significant changes in resident condition and medical emergencies, including the provision of emergency first aid.
• Provide leadership by teaching, delegating to, and directing unregulated care providers.
• Address resident and family concerns promptly and escalate issues to the DOC, DHW, Executive Director, or other departments as required.
• Support the DOC/DHW in implementing, coordinating, and monitoring Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Health and Safety initiatives, Clinical Programs, and Quality Improvement/Safety Plans.
• Uphold and promote Extendicare’s values, ethics, integrity, and Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities.
• A meaningful and rewarding work experience that makes a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed