Registered Practical Nurse (rpn) - Casual - Forest Trail

Extendicare

Peterborough, ON, Canada
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
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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 hiring Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for their upcoming Forest Trail long-term care home in Peterborough, ON, set to open in Q3 2026. The role involves providing resident care, leading personal care staff, and requires current registration with the provincial College of Nurses. **

Job Summary

  • This position involves providing care to residents in accordance with standards of practice while offering leadership to personal care staff.
  • The role starts as casual in an existing Peterborough home before transitioning to full-time or part-time at the new Forest Trail LTC home in Summer 2026.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and a robust benefits package including recognition programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare is hiring Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for their upcoming Forest Trail long-term care home in Peterborough, ON, set to open in Q3 2026. The role involves providing resident care, leading personal care staff, and requires current registration with the provincial College of Nurses. **

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
  • Experience orienting and training new team members

Key Requirements

  • Current registration with provincial College of Nurses
  • Current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (within 3 months)
  • Competencies as per governing College standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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