RPN – TRANSITION NURSE

Psychogeriatric Program | Orillia & Muskoka A nursing career with purpose — and a schedule that gives you your life back.

Are you an experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) looking for something different from traditional bedside nursing?

Do you enjoy working with seniors, solving complex problems, supporting families and helping other healthcare professionals provide better care?

Wendat Community Programs is looking for a compassionate and experienced Transition Nurse to join our Psychogeriatric Program and support seniors throughout Simcoe-Muskoka.

This is a unique opportunity to take your nursing experience beyond the bedside and make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 40 hours/week

- No regular nights or rotating shifts
- Weekends are generally yours
- Paid time off
- Extended health advantages
- Dental benefits
- Vision care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work throughout the beautiful Orillia & Muskoka region
- Variety and independence in your day-to-day work
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and families
- Use your nursing expertise through assessment, education, advocacy and care coordination
- Mentor and coach care teams
- Make a visible difference in the quality of care a senior receives

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Transition Nurse, you'll help seniors successfully move from one care environment to another — whether that's a hospital, retirement home, private residence or Long-Term Care.

You'll be there before, during and after the transition to help set everyone up for success.

Your role will include

- Establishing trusting, therapeutic relationships with clients and families
- Assessing individual support needs
- Developing comprehensive, person-centred plans of care




- Identifying strategies to reduce the frequency and intensity of responsive/risk behaviours
- Supporting clients and families before and during transitions
- Collaborating with healthcare and community partners to prepare for a client's arrival
- Providing 3–6 weeks of hands-on support in the client's new environment
- Gradually transferring direct care through coaching and mentoring care providers
- Supporting the client as they adjust to their new living environment
- Working alongside staff in the new environment to ensure the client's unique needs are understood and met
- Supporting staff, families and care partners in implementing the strategies outlined in the care plan
- Maintaining accurate client and program documentation
- Contributing to program planning, development and evaluation
- Assisting with training new team members
- Participating in team meetings and committees

THIS IS MORE THAN A NURSING JOB

You'll have the opportunity to teach, mentor, advocate and lead — while still using your clinical nursing experience.

Rather than simply handing a client off to another care setting, you'll stay involved during the transition and help the receiving team understand who that person is, what they need and how to best support them.

Your expertise can help turn a challenging transition into a successful new beginning.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN RPN WHO...

- Is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario




- Has 5 years of experience working with seniors
- Has experience with dementia, neurological conditions and/or responsive behaviours
- Has hands-on geriatric experience in LTC, hospital, community or retirement-home settings
- Understands behaviour-management strategies
- Has strong assessment and care-planning skills
- Is confident communicating with families, healthcare professionals and care teams
- Can build trusting relationships and work collaboratively across different sectors
- Demonstrates sound judgment when dealing with complex situations
- Is comfortable working independently and travelling throughout Simcoe-Muskoka
- Has a valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- French language proficiency is an asset

If you're an RPN who loves nursing but is ready for a change from shift work, this position offers the opportunity to use your experience in a more relationship-focused role.

Predictable weekdays. Meaningful work. Professional independence.

And when your workday is done, you're done — giving you more time for family, friends, hobbies and everything you enjoy outside of nursing.

WORK & LIVE IN SIMCOE-MUSKOKA

Enjoy a career in one of Ontario's most beautiful regions, with opportunities to work throughout Orillia and Muskoka while making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in your community.

If you're ready to take your nursing experience in a new direction, we'd love to meet you.

Salary

$54,800 – $66,400 per year

Starting salary based on nursing experience and qualifications.

Apply Today

Zina Thomson

Wendat Community Programs

Box 832, Midland, ON L4R 4P4

[email protected]

Pay: $548,000.00-$664,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

📌 RPN Transition Nurse (Orillia)
🏢 Wendat Community Programs
📍 Orillia