Student Nurse
Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), Director of Health & Wellness (DHW) or designated
clinical leadership team member, the Student Nurse helps with select nursing tasks that are
in accordance with the resident’s plan of care and, are within their knowledge and skill,
while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare’s standards, policies and procedures. This is a supervised hours of practice (SPEP) position.
Key Responsibilities:
• To support safe, ethical, competent nursing care within their scope of practice;
• To assist with completion and ensure resident’s care assessments, service plans and
documentation are up to date with changes communicated to DOC/DHW;
• To evaluate resident response to care by assessing the effect of the nursing
interventions as identified in the care plan and modifying interventions as appropriate;
• To continually monitor, assess and document the resident’s status;
• To provide nursing care by performing nursing functions commensurate with level of
education such as, but not limited to:
• Administering oral, topical, rectal, and vaginal medications and medications through IM,
SC, inhalation and butterfly insertion;
• Conducting physical, mental, and emotional status assessment;
• Performing catheterizations and routine inspections and maintenance of urinary
catheters including drainage system and cleaning the area adjacent to the insertion;
• Performing skin and wound care including applying sterile and non-sterile dressing,
maintaining and removing drains, and irrigating wounds;
• Taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration and measuring
fluid intake, output, and weight;
• Collecting urine and stool specimens, administering enemas and suppositories, and
applying condom urinary drainage;
• To ensure the well-being of residents by providing support and comfort while
maintaining a safe and clean environment by using infection control principles;
• To support residents with safe lifts and transfers;
• To guide residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, restorative care office
and dining room as required while contributing to a positive resident experience;
• To work cooperatively with peers and supervisors using the Quality Improvement/CQI
process and ensure timely follow-ups;
• To communicate with supervisor about problems related to resident care and/or safety;
• To participate in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers;
• To actively participate in ongoing educational opportunities and transmit information to
the rest of the care staff;
• To maintain resident information confidentiality;
• To assist the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection
Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety
Plans for the Nursing Department;
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma;
• Successful completion of second year of a BCCNP-recognized entry-level or re-entry-
level RN education program (or equivalent);
• Registered with the BCCNP as an Employed Student Nurse;
• Volunteer/working experience with seniors in the community health services setting is
preferred;
• Ability to model a warm, caring and empathetic communication style when connecting
with residents, families and peers;
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination and time
management skills;
• Desire to work in a service-driven environment with a customer-focused skillset;
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
What Extendicare has to offer:
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
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating
under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’
population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.