Extendicare·St. Catharines, Ontario
The RPN is responsible for providing resident care in accordance with nursing standards, physician orders, and facility policies. They also supervise personal care staff, monitor resident health conditions, and assist in the preparation of RAI MDS documentation.
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Job Posting #: 084-26 Posting: Permanent Part Time - 15hrs biweekly - 6am-2pm (2F) Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 @ Noon Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management & quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care & Extendicare.
Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required. Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing & health care practices, with Knowledge in Infection Control Practices. Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors. Ability to work effectively individually & with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first. Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor. Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions. Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies, as well as observe, report, and record vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care. Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, note all changes in condition, and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders. Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of personal care staff assigned to the unit. Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS. Staff replacement in the absence of the Registered Nurse. Complete medication passes in an accurate and timely manner Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
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.
Candidates must hold a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Experience working with cognitively impaired seniors and knowledge of infection control practices are required.
Market context
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