Registered Practical Nurse (rpn) - Casual - Forest Trail

Extendicare

Peterborough, ON, Canada
Base: competitive based on skills + experience; bo...
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Current registration with provincial college of nurses
Strong written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking and care coordination abilities
** Extendicare is seeking a casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for their new long-term care home, Forest Trail, opening in Peterborough, ON, in 2026. The role involves providing resident care, leadership to personal care staff, and contributing to care plans, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing, implementing, reviewing, 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 as part of their total rewards.
  • This position starts as casual at an existing Peterborough home before transitioning to full-time or part-time at the new Forest Trail LTC home in Summer 2026.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare is seeking a casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for their new long-term care home, Forest Trail, opening in Peterborough, ON, in 2026. The role involves providing resident care, leadership to personal care staff, and contributing to care plans, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development. **

Salary

Base: Competitive based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust package including recognition programs

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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