Job Opening

CUPE 1263

Job Title

:

RPN Resource (16) W05 (Woodlands of Sunset - Fonthill, ON)

Job Opening Id

:

45940

# Required

:

1

Business Unit

:

Community Services

Division

:

Long Term Care Homes

Worksite:

:

The Woodlands of Sunset

Standard Hours

:

16.00 / week

Full/Part Time

:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:

:

Temporary

Salary Grade

:

21C

Salary Range

:

$ 37.94 - $ 38.60

Post Date

:

2026-08-11

Close Date

:

2026-08-17

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Location

Location: Pelham, ON

Temporary Duration

Approximate Duration: unknown

Division

Long Term Care Homes

Important Notices & Amendments

We're Pet Friendly! Enjoy working in a pet-friendly environment at Niagara Region Long-Term Care Homes.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Works as part of a team to support person-centered care to the residents of the Long Term Care home.

Under the direction of the Director of Resident Care and in keeping with the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Seniors Services, the RPN - Resource works as part of a team to ensure professional nursing care to residents and offers direction and assistance to Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs).

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Long-Term Care Homes Act and regulations, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Facilitate interdisciplinary, resident-centred care to achieve desired quality of life outcomes and provide skilled nursing care to residents.

Under the direction of the Leadership Team of the home, the RPN - Resource provides concentrated nursing support to or acts as a lead for activities such as supplies & inventory, core programs, special projects, meetings and care conferences, peer-to-peer training, audits, documentation, reports, wander management system administration, and narcotic destruction. Acts as a resource and champion on the home for core programs, policies and systems.

In accordance with the schedule and/or Staffing Plan, also required to work on a home area or elsewhere within the long term care home (ex. outbreak, staffing shortage, operational need, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Completion of grade 12 (or equivalent)
- Completion of a 2-year Registered Practical Nurse program (or equivalent), as approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Completion of an additional 1 year of education, training or certification in any of the following areas (including a combination): wound care (SWAN), ostomy, continence, falls prevention, IV initiation and maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, skin assessments, interRAI Long-Term Care Facilities (interRAI LTCF), PointClickCare (PCC), geriatrics, dementia care, or other similar, related areas
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), P.I.E.C.E.S. (Physical. Intellectual. Emotional. Capabilities. Environment. Social.), Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Positive Approaches to Care (PAC), and DementiAbility, are strongly preferred
- Current certificate in CPR

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 2 years of current, relevant experience (within the last 3 years),
- Experience in a long-term care or similar setting (ex. congregate care, hospital, community, etc), long-term care experience is strongly preferred
- Current (within the last 3 years) experience in administration of medications
- Experience mentoring, coaching or training in a peer-to-peer environment is an asset




- Knowledge of resident safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident safety practices and required nursing interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act and Residents’ Bill of Rights.
- Knowledge of the CNO’s RPN collaborative model and demonstrated ability to problem solve within the RPN scope of practice
- Familiarity with the relevant policies and procedures of Seniors Services is strongly preferred

SKILLS

- Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide resident-centered care and support with integrity, dedication, compassion, and respect
- Strong listening, communication (oral and written), teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, development and training (formal and informal)
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership abilities
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational, time management, planning, prioritization and multitasking skills
- Proficiency in computers and nursing-related applications
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail and
- Flexible, adaptable and resourceful to respond to resident care needs and changes within the home
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred care

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Current registration as Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO
- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements)
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act

- Must have a good attendance record
- Must be able and available to work shift work, weekends, and statutory holidays (24 x 7 x 365 operation) and meet requirements of availability as per the Collective Agreement.
- In accordance with the schedule and/or Staffing Plan, also required to work on a home area or elsewhere within the long term care home (ex. outbreak, staffing shortage, operational need, etc.).

Job Descriptions are developed with collaborative input from residents and their families

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 16 hours Days shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends.

Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a).

The employer will endeavour to ensure that part-time staff are provided with alternate weekends free from work unless they have expressed open availability in the scheduling software (MyTime).





Any open shift that is not filled after considering preferences outlined above, the employer will schedule part-time staff who have not reached their part-time commitment of 24 hours starting with the most senior qualified to perform the work until all shifts are filled.

About Us

Build your career at Niagara Region

At Niagara Region, you can build a meaningful career while helping shape a strong, prosperous and inclusive community. Serving a diverse urban and rural population across 12 local municipalities, we deliver high-quality programs and services that make a difference in people’s lives every day.

As an employer of choice, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, wellness supports, learning and development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible. If you are looking for rewarding work, a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to contribute to one of Ontario’s most unique and vibrant regions, we invite you to join us at Niagara Region.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is key to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should – warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

- Competitive wages and salaries
- Competitive benefits packages – including benefits for part-time employees!
- Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Access to group home and auto insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Corporate Wellness Centre
- Wellness funds
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program services
- Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
- A robust mentorship program with longer-term and shorter-term experiences
- Employee Recognition Program and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (phone hidden) or 1-(phone hidden)
- Bell Relay: 1-(phone hidden)
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

📌 RPN Resource (16)(Woodlands of Sunset - Fonthill, ON)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 Pelham