Registered Practical Nurse; RPN - FullTime - Lakefield

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Full Time - Lakefield

Lakefield, Ontario – Full-time

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) and provides planned, patient‑oriented, goal‑directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care.

• Work as a member of the interprofessional team using Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model with a 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 resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
• Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident’s move‑in, move‑out and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care, medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures.
• Process orders and safely 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 and 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 DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments.
• Follow and assist the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and
• 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.

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State.
• 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.
• 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).

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

We want you to thrive and help our residents thrive. Explore our benefits package and learn how your experience would help us grow together.