RPN (Part-Time)

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.

Key Responsibilities:
To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicares Professional Practice Model applying the person-centered approach to care;
To complete and ensure residents clinical care assessments care/service plans and documentation are accurate up to date and changes communicated as required;
To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
To assist with scheduling of residents care conferences and participate in
conferences where applicable;
To work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate residents move in move out and transfers;
To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and
document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
To 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;
To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
To plan coordinate manage & evaluate the residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in residents condition and or
medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
To teach delegate to and direct personal support workers;
To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care/ Executive Director and other departments;
To complete all other duties as assigned.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.