Registered Practical Nurse

CA$38 - CA$39/hrPart TimeTemporaryOn Site2-5 yrs

About the role

Provide quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with organizational philosophy, policies, and standards of care.

Provide professional, responsible, and accountable nursing care as a Registered Practical Nurse.

Deliver care in accordance with the College of Nurses (CNO) and relevant legislation.

Administer medications in accordance with required training and scope of practice.

Function independently within scope of practice.

Collaborate with an interprofessional patient care team to foster an interprofessional model of care

Job Title Registered Practical Nurse Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Medicine Program -> Respiratory Inpatient Unit Regular / Temporary Regular Full / Part Time Part-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) Union SEIU1 Requisition Close Date 14 August 2026 Salary Plan / Job Grade $38.18 - $39.02 ( SE_12 ) Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy Job Summary & Requirements The Respiratory Inpatient unit is a 32 bed unit that cares for patients who have a variety of breathing-related problems, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pneumonia and complex medical patients. The team consists of physicians, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care assistants, dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge planner, social worker, a respiratory therapist, a speech language pathologist, a chaplain, unit clerks, and volunteers. Each member has a specific role to play to ensure seamless integration of care and together, they strive to provide exceptional care to each patient and family. As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation. As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current BCLS
Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
Functions independently within scope of practice
Computer literacy in current software applications You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:
Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/ Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope.

Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course.

Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Current BCLS.

Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of the profession.

Membership in a professional association specific to the nursing service area.

Ability to function independently within scope of practice.

Computer literacy in current software applications.

Strong problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Commitment to professional growth and development.

Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service.

Ability to learn about, from, and with other members of the patient care team

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
Customer service
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution
Medication administration
Computer literacy
Patient care
Nursing process knowledge

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time, Temporary
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: CA$38 - CA$39/hr
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

Registered Practical Nurse

Registered Practical Nurse

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