Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: SEIU SERVICE

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $38.39 - $39.02

Why Join Our Team?

A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.

Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).

Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

About the role:

ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) is a 23 bed unit that is dedicated to the care of patients over the age of 70 focusing care or acute care treatment that restores and maintains function with a plan to return to the community. Unit allows for staff to diversify their learning and skill with focus on medicine and elderly.

Extensive interdepartmental collaboration with team consisting of occupational therapists and OT assistants, physiotherapists and PT assistants, recreational therapist, and RN/RPN/PSW care model with collaboration with our behavioral support team and outpatient Geriatric Clinic. Please join our ACE family!

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

What you’ll be doing:

Provides patient and family focused care within the RPN scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario

Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes

Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation

Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team

Practices collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues

Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team

Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed





Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient’s health status on an ongoing basis

Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness

Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units

Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care

Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate

What you bring:

RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing

RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BLS certification required

Physical Assessment course preferred

Recent related experience in acute general medicine nursing preferred

Recent experience with initiation and maintenance of IV therapy preferred

Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs

Able to work 12 hour shifts, nights, and weekends

Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement

Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a protected and inclusive environment for all

Experience with health teaching preferred

Experience with accessing, maintaining and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVAD)

Knowledge of the complex and geriatric medical populations

Demonstrated knowledge of skin assessment and wound care

Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care and teamwork

Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal

Demonstrated problem assessment skills

Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork Demonstrated individual leadership skills

Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment

Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre





Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S; Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S; policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health
Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - ACE - FT (Ontario)
🏢 Southlake Health Community
📍 Ontario