Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing

care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicare’s
  
  

Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;

• To complete and ensure resident's 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 resident's care conferences and participate in conferences
  
  

where applicable;

• To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate
  
  

resident's 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 resident's care plan working with the
  
  

resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and

contracted service providers;

• To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely
  
  

delivery of services to residents;

• To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical
  
  

emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

• To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
• To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of
  
  

Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;

• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or
  
  

concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive

Director and other departments;

• To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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;

• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To 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;

• To complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed 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.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  

(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare Has To Offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to

reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and

recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
  
  

lives of others through your work.

• 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, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever

they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under

management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services

annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately

150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly

trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care

and services to help people live better.

Time Type

Part time

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.

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.

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.

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 careers@extendicare.com.

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.