Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Unscheduled Part-Time - …, Cambridge

Registered Practical Nurse Union Name: CLAC, Union Local: 304&305

Time Type: Part time

Hourly: $26.87– $31.18

Mission 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.

Key Responsibilities

Work as a member of the interprofessional team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model 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 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 safeguard 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.

Qualifications

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).

Compensation and Benefits We provide competitive compensation reflecting the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

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