Position Summary
As a member of an interprofessional team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the Alternate Health Facility (AHF) Program provides patient-centered nursing care, supporting care needs of patients in the retirement home within the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) supported beds. The RPN supports the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for assigned patients. Working under the direction of medical practitioners, Registered Nurses (RNs), and other regulated health care professionals, the RPN practices within scope in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Hospital policies, and Patient Care Services guidelines. The RPN delivers safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed care while contributing to patient safety, continuity of care, and collaborative practice. The RPN will network to establish relationships with partner organizations, the Couchiching Health at Home Team (COHT), and OSMH team members to enhance the care for complex elderly residents and their caregivers to further support the AHF program.

Key Responsibilities

- Meets the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses and practices in accordance with Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and procedures.
- Provides nursing care with the Alternate Health Facility program, supporting patients within the retirement home within OSMH supported beds.
- Organizes and implements nursing care plans in accordance with established care plans.
- Performs nursing interventions including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, applying aseptic techniques and sterile dressing changes, ensuring infection control, wound, phlebotomy, ostomy, catheter, and drain care, specimen collection, and medication review.
- Administers medication and monitors therapeutic effects and documents patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
- Utilizes critical thinking to assess changes in patient status (complexity, stability) and initiates consultation, escalation, or transfer of care as appropriate. Receives written and verbal handover of patients admitted to the Alternate Health Facility (AHF) program as well as provides handover to facilities at the time of discharge.
- Supports safe transitions of care through patient and family education, reinforcement of discharge plans and referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Utilizes human and material resources effectively and responsibly.
- Participates in quality improvement activities, audits, and program initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.




- Participates in the orientation and mentorship of current team members and nursing students, including preceptorship activities as assigned.
- Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning, attendance at education sessions and in-services, and self-assessment of professional development needs.
- Responsible for contributing to patient safety and promoting a culture of safety.
- Functions in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, promoting effective liaisons between patients, family and physicians, healthcare team members, and community agencies. Encouraging referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Maintains awareness of current developments in nursing practice and relevant legislation, including the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- May be utilized in other patient care areas during a shift based on patient care needs and operational requirements.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager or designate.

Qualifications

Education

- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse is required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required. CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) will be accepted as an equivalent.
- IV certification or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire is required. Experience with IV initiation may be considered.
- Successful completion of Phlebotomy certification is required.
- Successful completion of aseptic principles certification is required.
- Gerontology Nursing Certification is preferred.

Experience

- A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute care or long- term care setting is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of recent home care experience is preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience with wound care, ostomy care, and catheter care is required.

Our Team Members Enjoy

- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women,



visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new team members are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH:
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s (OSMH) may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Closing Statement
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.

As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new team members will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Alternate Health Facility Program (Canada)
🏢 Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
📍 Canada