Registered Practical Nurse Jobs

• Check blood sugar and administer insulin as per e-mar. Observe for any adverse reaction and effectiveness.
• From the 8th-10th of each month, check the weight list to see residents who needs to be re-weighed
• Re-stock medication and treatment carts for the incoming shift
• Verify POC documentation during and at the end of the shift and clear the dashboard alerts after interventions are complete and documented in progress notes.
• Complete 24hr unit report/ census.
• Collecting data for indicators (e.g., infection, restraints etc.)
• Complete medication administration and treatment administration.
• Process physician orders and quarterly med review that needs follow-up and second signatures.
• Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures/LTCHA legislative, and CNO standards.
• Supervise dining room at breakfast and lunch. Assist with feeding. Do not administer medication in the dining room without an order.
• Complete the 24hr infection control surveillance sheet for any resident with symptoms of any infectious disease. Ensure PPE and signage are in place and notify family, ICP/DOC, or manager on call.
• Give Shift report (24 hours report must be given during shift report ) with evening staff. Count narcotics with evening staff.
• Complete hydration assessment for residents reported to have decrease fluid intake, send dietary referral if necessary
• Report any resident/family /staff concerns to the RN Supervisor/CC/DOC
• Review PSW assignment (Assign fire runner) and participate in fire drills. Participate in fire drills and debrief after fire drills monthly.
• Communicate with PSW and plan if any lab specimens are needed to collect, such as urine specimens.
• Keep bath and weight schedule updated
• Complete performance appraisals for PSW, Orientate, mentor and train new staff, including PSW, Complete all education online and attend in-services.
• Follow up with families/residents/staff on any arising issues, address any concerns
• Distribute iPad and other supplies to PSW, with signage, and upon return Ensure all PSW wear name tags.
• Count Narcotics with night registered staff. Shift report at the nursing station. Do initial rounds on the unit.
• From the 1st-7th day of each month, remind PSW to weigh residents during their bath days
• During MD days, prepare problem list/update if necessary. Assist MD with rounds
• Check the daily planner/ communication book for any resident appointments, any requests or needing follow-up
• Attend all care plan meetings and IDTC (Ensure primary PSW attends the IDTC), admission /re-admission, and initiate PSW tasks in POC, Complete medication reconciliation, admission noted and all assessments. Ensure a 24-hour care plan is initiated.
• Complete weekly skin and wound assessment and treatment.
• Obtain report from PSW and complete all documentation in PCC
• For any new admission, complete progress notes and vital signs for the first 72 hours. Complete other admission assessments as necessary.
• Check and document vaccine, specimen, Medication, and water temperature if no RN is present in the unit.

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or delegate. Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures, LTCHA, OHS legislative, CNO standards and as per job guidelines.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.