Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time - Northridge LTC

Job Title Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides planned, patient‑oriented, goal‑directed nursing care in accordance with 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 residents' clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and changes are communicated as required. Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make necessary changes. Assist with scheduling residents' care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable. Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate residents' move‑in, move‑out and transfers. Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration, documenting care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies. Process orders, safely keep drugs and narcotics, and administer in compliance with all 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 the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team, and contracted service providers. Coordinate nursing team residents' care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services. Respond to and manage significant changes in residents' 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 is taken and/or concerns communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments. Follow and assist the DOC/DHW in coordinating, implementing and monitoring 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, particularly regarding 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 the 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 (asset). Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills. 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). Time Type Part time #J-18808-Ljbffr