Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time Days/Evenings - Haliburton

Extendicare • Haliburton, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient‑oriented, goal‑directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care. Shifts available include Part-Time/Casual, with specific hours for Part-Time (30 hours biweekly, Days or Evenings) and Temporary Part-Time (0.2 FTE, 1 day per week).

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province/state.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a seniors’ environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer‑focused skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the interprofessional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model, applying a person‑centered approach to care.
• Complete and ensure resident clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and 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 as applicable.
• Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident move‑ins, move‑outs, and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration, documenting care in compliance with regulatory requirements and Extendicare Resident Care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Process orders, safely store drugs and narcotics, and administer medications in accordance with regulatory requirements, scope of practice, and Extendicare policies.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate residents’ care plans in collaboration with residents/substitute decision‑makers, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary teams, and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in resident condition and medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid as required.
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up, communicating concerns to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments as needed.
• Assist the DOC/DHW with coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs, as well as Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy regarding ethics, morality, and integrity as outlined in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career progression
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

What This Job Offers

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