Registered Practical Nurse Long Term Care

Provide professional nursing care in long-term care while applying geriatric nursing knowledge and directing Personal Support Workers. This Age Care position supports residents’ daily care needs.

The Registered Practical Nurse delivers care according to medical requirements and professional nursing practice. Working with the Registered Nurse, this nurse coordinates resident care, communicates changes, and supports unit procedures. The position also involves collaboration with physicians, health care partners, and the wider care team.

• Provide professional nursing care to residents
• Implement Age Care policies and procedures with the Registered Nurse
• Notify physicians about significant resident status changes
• Direct Personal Support Workers on the care team
• Participate in shift reports and communicate resident changes

• Knowledge of geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing
• Understanding of activation, nursing, and personnel administration
• Knowledge of applicable health care legislation and regulations
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence
• Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Bring regulated nursing practice, resident communication, and care-team direction to Age Care’s long-term care environment.