Schlegel Villages·Waterloo, Ontario
Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with accuracy and quality.
Follow plans of care (service plans) and identify/report changes in residents' well-being to the Charge Nurse or leadership.
Understand and apply relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to Long-Term Care (including Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act).
Support resident-centered social culture and deliver high-quality personal care.
Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to understand residents' needs and advocate for residents' participation in care decisions.
Support new resident move-ins and facilitate transfers to hospital or changes in medical needs.
Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans accordingly.
Update care plans in the current system using proficient communication and computer skills.
Demonstrate understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role
<p>The Village at University Gates<strong> </strong>has an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Registered Practical Nurse </strong>to join their team. </p> <ul> <li>• Location: <strong>250 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo ON N2J 0E2</strong><br />• Position Type: <strong>unscheduled part time </strong><br />• Expected Start Date<strong>: </strong><strong>July 2026</strong></li> </ul> <p>The hiring rate for this role is $_<strong>_32.75_</strong>_ per collective agreement/employee association agreement.</p> <p><strong>How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary, and benefits;</li> <li>Significant opportunities for Growth and Development</li> <li>Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition</li> <li>Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings</li> <li>Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development</li> <li>Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential</li> <li>Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund</li> <li>A Unique Family Culture</li> </ul> <ul></ul> <p><strong>As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) joining our Village, you will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.</li> <li>Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR.</li> <li>Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks.
Remains calm and manages stress appropriately.</li> <li>Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests. </li> <li>Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.</li> <li>Have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term.
Care Act, 2021, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.</li> <li>Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.</li> <li>Work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.</li> <li>Have proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.</li> <li>Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.</li> <li>Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).</li> </ul> <p><strong>It would be an asset if our new Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>MDS credentials.</li> <li>Experience working with people living with Dementia.</li> <li>Knowledge of the palliative assessments scale.</li> <li>Comfortable supporting residents and their families during end-of-life care.</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the retirement and long-term care sector (e.g.
RAI processes and CIHI, supplies, equipment ordering, etc.)</li> </ul> <p><em>At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through </em><a href="https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>innovation</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://schlegelvillages.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Village design</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>culture</em></a><em> change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.</em></p> <p><em>We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience.
We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.</em></p> <p><em>Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process.
If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.</em></p> <p><em>Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience<strong> </strong>of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.</em></p> <p><em>At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages.
We do <strong>not</strong> use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.<span> </span></em></p>
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Heart Save Level of CPR.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage stress.
Knowledge of relevant Long-Term Care policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations (including Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act).
Proficient communication and computer skills to update care plans.
Ability to follow plans of care and report changes in resident well-being
Market context
In Ontario, Registered Practical Nurse roles in long-term care are typically in steady demand because facilities need nurses who can support resident care, medication routines, and regulatory compliance. These positions are competitive for candidates with current CNO registration, CPR certification, and familiarity with long-term care legislation and procedures; the listed benefits include extended health coverage, retirement savings, and growth opportunities. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and tailor your resume to stress prioritization and stress management.
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