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  • Little Current, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 24, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality resident care in accordance with nursing standards and physician orders. They also oversee nursing staff, develop care plans, and monitor resident health conditions.

Job details

Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards. Responsibilities · Ensure resident care is provide 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, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care. · Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders. · Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations. · Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care. Time Type Part time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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.​ ​ We are 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. We are 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.

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality resident care in accordance with nursing standards and physician orders. They also oversee nursing staff, develop care plans, and monitor resident health conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified Registered Practical Nurses capable of adhering to College of Nurses of Ontario and Extendicare standards. The role requires strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to supervise and train nursing personnel.

Benefits

  • Health support
  • Financial well-being support
  • Long-term career growth

Listed skills

  • Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Nursing care
  • Resident assessment
  • Care planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physician order implementation
  • Restorative care
  • Palliative care
  • Staff supervision
  • Performance appraisal
  • Clinical documentation
  • In-service education
  • Nursing standards compliance
  • Vital Signs
  • Compassion
  • Management
  • Computerized Physician Order Entry
  • Cultural Safety
  • Long-Term Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Nursing Practices
  • Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Performance Review
  • Personal Care
  • Reviewing Applications

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Registered Practical Nurse
  • Registered Nurse (General)
  • Nursing Professionals
  • Registered Nurses

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