Registered Practical Nurse (rpn) - Casual - Forest Trail

Extendicare

Peterborough, ON, Canada
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
Casual with potential transition to part-time/full-time in summer 2026
Current registration with provincial college of nurses
Strong written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking and care coordination abilities
Extendicare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for their new long-term care home, Forest Trail, in Peterborough, ON, set to open in Q3 2026. This casual position involves providing resident care, leadership to personal care staff, and requires relevant qualifications and skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating resident care plans while providing leadership to personal care staff.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, and robust benefits packages to its team members.
  • This position starts as casual at an existing Peterborough home before transitioning to full-time or part-time at the new Forest Trail location in Summer 2026.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for their new long-term care home, Forest Trail, in Peterborough, ON, set to open in Q3 2026. This casual position involves providing resident care, leadership to personal care staff, and requires relevant qualifications and skills.

Salary

Base: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current registration with provincial College of Nurses
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Critical thinking and care coordination abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion, professionalism, and respect
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications

Key Requirements

  • Current registration with provincial College of Nurses
  • Current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening within 3 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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