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

Extendicare • Cambridge, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. Extendicare has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in their long-term care homes across Canada for over 50 years. Joining Extendicare means becoming part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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 the care/service plans and make changes as required.
• Assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
• Work closely with DHW to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures.
• Process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DHW/Executive Director and other departments.
• Follow and assist the DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
• Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

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