Registered Practical Nurse - Extendicare Tecumseh (Part-time)

Extendicare • Tecumseh, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Extendicare Tecumseh is a 128 bed LTC home. The RPN 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. 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.

Requirements

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• 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 demeanor
• 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 solutions
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 care
• 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

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package
• 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.
• We offer a 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: Associate degree