Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Stirling Heights

Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or 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 inter‑professional 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 communicated as required. Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required. 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, policies and procedures. Process the orders and safely store 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 residents' care plan, working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers. Coordinate the nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents. 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 taken 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 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 the applicable province or 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 is an 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 Compensation Details $33.47 - $35.11 #J-18808-Ljbffr Extendicare