Part-Time Afternoon Registered Practical Nurse How do you live in the moment?" The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Assistant Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, person-centred care. The RPN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life. The RPN practices in accordance with the Fixing Long‑Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Home’s required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards.

The RPN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff. The starting wage rate is $34.92 per hour. These lines are structured to provide 30 hours on a biweekly basis, include every other weekend, and follow a consistent, pre‑established schedule of working days.

Provide safe, compassionate person-centered nursing care, supporting resident dignity, choice, and quality of life in alignment with the Residents Bill of Rights. Complete nursing assessments within scope, recognize changes in condition, and implement or adjust care plan interventions in collaboration with RN, physicians/NP, and interdisciplinary team. Communicate changes in resident status and care updates to the resident and/or SDM/POA and ensure timely follow-up.

Contribute to care planning and documentation processes (including interRAI), and support care conferences, admissions/returns from hospital, and significant change documentation. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation consistent with CNO standards and Home policy. Implement orders and provide medications and treatments safely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medication accountabilities.

Deliver day-to-day nursing care that supports required clinical programs under FLTCA and Ontario Regulation 246/22. Apply and model IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, point-of-care risk assessment,



additional precautions) and raise concerns promptly. Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches, respecting resident identity and preferences.

Work in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, reporting hazards and participating in prevention strategies related to workplace violence. Participate in the Home’s fire safety and emergency preparedness program, including required training drills and response to emergency codes. Support a positive resident/family experience through active listening, prompt follow-up, and service recovery actions.

Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and improvement actions; understand the Home’s key quality indicators and contribute to achieving and sustaining improvement targets. Support inspection readiness through accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and adherence to Home policies and procedures. Protect personal health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and Home policy.

Follow

Home policies and legislative requirements for mandatory reporting, including promptly escalating concerns of suspected abuse or neglect and other reportable events. Use approved digital tools (including AI-enabled features where available) to support documentation quality, communication, and trend awareness, while ensuring clinical judgment remains primary. Support accreditation readiness (CARF, where applicable) by following standardized practices, maintaining documentation quality, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Order/monitor nursing supplies and equipment as assigned; ensure supplies are used appropriately and efficiently and raise shortages or concerns that may affect resident care. Other duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Current General





Class registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

Current

Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families. Working knowledge of interRAI assessment processes, care planning, and documentation;

certification is an asset (or willingness to complete within one year of hire). Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care, including respectful communication, preserving dignity and choice, and building meaningful relationships with residents and families/SDMs. Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, and to follow Home’s policies and required programs to support protected, compliant care delivery.

Demonstrated focus on people’s feelings when interacting and ability to turn a task into a positive social interaction. Demonstrated ability to meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring or reducing elements of risk. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.

Vaccination requirements may change as determined by the Employer. Competitive wages Employee and Family Assistance Program Support for personal and professional growth As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

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