Municipality of Chatham-Kent·Chatham, Ontario
Provide nursing care for long-term care residents in accordance with CNO standards and provincial guidelines. Lead a team of Personal Support Workers to ensure quality care, monitor resident progress, and implement care plans.
Job Status: Permanent Casual
Union: Unifor (Rvg)
Number of positions: 4
up to 22.5 hours
Location: Riverview Gardens, LTC
August 6, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is currently accepting applications for permanent casual Registered Practical Nurses for Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care facility with the Seniors Services division.
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing nursing care for residents of the Long-Term Care Home, in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice as established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Background check requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment.
A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check.
This position works with vulnerable residents in a position of trust and authority, on a sustained and regular basis, in a largely unsupervised capacity.
A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required (Fixing Long-Term Care Act Section 252 O.
Reg.
246/22) prior to being accepted for employment.
You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.
As per the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, all staff members shall promptly provide the employer with a signed declaration disclosing new charges, convictions, orders and restraining orders, consistent with Ontario Regulation Section 253 O. Reg 246/22, with respect to the period since the date the person’s last criminal reference check under subsection (2) was conducted.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
Annual Flu immunization is required
2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position
The employer may request a “Physical Task Analysis”
Bending: frequent twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling; constant stooping (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with hygiene, grooming, toileting and dressing; assists residents out of bed, porters residents to dining room at meal times and to resident activities; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments to residents assigned to their care)
Walking: frequent balancing; constant walking on level surface (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (porters residents back and forth to dining room at meal times and to resident activities; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities)
Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder; constant reaching below shoulder, forward, handling (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with hygiene, grooming, toileting and dressing; assists residents with eating their meals; administers medications and treatments to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units)
Lifting: frequent lifting, at shoulder, carrying, pushing at or above shoulder, pulling at or above shoulder; constant lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder, pushing below shoulder, pulling below shoulder (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (assists residents with hygiene, grooming, toileting and dressing; assists residents out of bed, porters residents to dining room at meal times and to resident activities; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; stocks linen/care carts and empties garbage/laundry carts)
Standing: constant standing inside (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with hygiene, grooming, toileting and dressing; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities)
Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with hygiene, grooming, toileting and dressing; assists residents with eating their meals; administers medications and treatments to residents; communication via email)
This permanent casual position has an hourly wage of $28.67 - $33.73 This position also qualifies for the $2.00 per hour wage enhancement which will increase the hourly wage to $30.67 - $35.73. This position will receive 15% in lieu of benefits following the successful completion of a probationary period and 4% vacation pay as per the Unifor Riverview Gardens collective agreement.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
Requires a Practical Nursing program completion, current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and First Aid/CPR certifications. A secondary school diploma is required, and experience in geriatric or long-term care settings is an asset.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.