Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

Mission

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 provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the interprofessional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model, applying a person‑centered approach to care.
• Complete and ensure resident clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and communicated as required.
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of care/service plans and make changes as needed.
• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate as applicable.
• Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident move‑ins, move‑outs, and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration, documenting care in compliance with regulatory requirements and Extendicare Resident Care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Process orders, safely store drugs and narcotics, and administer medications in accordance with 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 residents/substitute decision‑makers, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary teams, and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in resident condition and medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid as required.
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up, communicating concerns to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments as needed.
• Assist the DOC/DHW with coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs, as well as Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy regarding ethics, morality, and integrity as outlined 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 seniors’ environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer‑focused skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What Extendicare Has to Offer

At Extendicare, we believe teamwork creates an environment that allows everyone to reach their potential. We value each employee, promote equal opportunities for growth, and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career progression
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We operate long‑term care homes (owned and under contract), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care annually, and provide group purchasing services supporting approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 dedicated team members passionate about helping people live better.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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

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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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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.