SPEP RPN

Job Description

A Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role is a temporary, preceptor-led position designed for Internationally Educated Nurses or those returning to practice to gain Ontario clinical experience. Participants work (usually 140–450 hours) under supervision to demonstrate CNO standards, performing resident assessments, medication administration, and care planning. 
Key Job Responsibilities
Supervised Care: Perform patient assessments, implement nursing interventions, and assist with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, ambulation) under the direction of a preceptor.
Medication Administration: Safely administer medications in accordance with facility policies and under supervision.
Documentation & Assessment: Complete accurate documentation of resident care and identify changes in condition.
Patient Safety & Infection Control: Adhere to infection control policies, safety standards, and CNO practice standards.
Team Collaboration: Participate in team meetings, communicate effectively, and request assistance when needed.
Learning Plan: Complete a structured learning plan and participate in mid-term and final evaluations to demonstrate competence. 
Requirements and Qualifications
CNO Eligibility: Must have a SPEP eligibility letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Role Status: Non-registered (holding a temporary "learner" status).
Certifications: Often requires a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR certification.
Skills: Demonstrated foundational nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. 
Work Environment
Settings: long-term care homes.
Supervision: A designated RN or RPN preceptor provides guidance and evaluates performance.
Duration: Minimum of 140 hours to 450 hours, depending on the employer. 

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​