Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre·Barrie, Ontario

CA$38 - CA$39/hrCasual Part Time On SitePosted 2 hours ago

Practice for this role

Registered Practical Nurse · CA$38 - CA$39/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+13% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Barrie, Ontario (CA$33.64/hr)

22 similar openings in the Barrie area · median CA$33.51/hr

CA$0.36/hr · p10p90 · CA$85.00/hr

this role: CA$38.18/hrmedian CA$33.64/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Barrie, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 66th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% above the Barrie, Ontario median for nursing roles.

Provide quality patient care within the organizational delivery model.

Provide care to cardiac, telemetry, renal, diabetes, geriatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and general medicine patients.

Function independently within the scope of nursing practice.

Address patient concerns and provide support and resources.

Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, therapists, home and community care providers, and patient service clerks.

Maintain professional standards and comply with organizational policies, College of Nurses of Ontario requirements, and relevant legislation

Job Title Registered Practical Nurse Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Cardiovascular Program -> Cardiac Renal Regular / Temporary Casual Full / Part Time Part-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) Union SEIU1 Requisition Close Date 31 August 2026 Salary Plan / Job Grade $38.18 - $39.02 ( SE_12 ) Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy Job Summary & Requirements The Cardiac Renal unit is a 32-bed unit comprised of 20 telemetry beds, isolation, private, semi-private and ward beds. The team provides care to wide variety of medical patients, including: Cardiac/Telemetry, renal, diabetes, complex geriatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal and general medicine. The Cardiac Renal team ensures that all patient concerns are addressed and provides support and resources when needed. The multidisciplinary team consists of physicians, RN's, RPN's, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, home and community care and patient service clerks. 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
Coronary Care I (CC1) required to obtain within 6 months of hire
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 a great fit 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: 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.

Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course.

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

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Coronary Care I certification required within six months of hire.

Sound knowledge of the nursing process and professional responsibilities.

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

Computer literacy in current software applications.

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

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
Recognized Medication Administration Course
Organization
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Medication administration
Decision making
Computer literacy
Problem solving
Patient care
Nursing process
Nursing care
Oral and written communication
Interprofessional collaboration
Continuous quality improvement
Telemetry care

Posting details

Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Salary: CA$38 - CA$39/hr
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Application: Employer website

Ontario RPN roles stay consistently in demand

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