LPN, Nursing Home, Director of Nursing

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• 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 the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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 and procedures.
• Process orders and safely keep drugs and narcotics, administering them 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 resident’s 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, providing emergency first aid.
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
• Coordinate emergency response in the absence of the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/Executive Director.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken and/or concern is communicated to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/Executive Director and other departments.
• Assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• 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 other duties as assigned.

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable province/state.
• Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers.
• 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 focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

• 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.

Part time

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.