Registered Staff – Extendicare Lakefield 

The Registered Practical Nurse or Registered 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. As a valued member of our clinical team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. 

Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.  

This position is located in Lakefield, Ontario.

Available opportunities include: Full Time / Part Time - All Shifts 

Extendicare is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full-time commitment. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Liaise with interdisciplinary team and care providers to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans  Provide leadership to nursing and personal care staff by planning, directing, supervising and evaluating their work    Provide complex care to residents, including education and support  Assist in orienting and training new team members    

What you bring  

• Current registration with provincial College of Nurses Compassion, professionalism, and respect     Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English   

What you’ll get 

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship
• Support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• Employee Perks  
• Recognition Programs    
• Robust benefits package   

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. 

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.