Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Community Home Care / One-on-One Nursing Job Overview

City Healthcare Services Inc. is seeking compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to provide high-quality nursing care to clients in their homes within the community.

We are hiring RPNs for both community-based home-to-home nursing visits and one-on-one nursing assignments at a single client location, depending on client needs, nurse availability, and scheduling preferences.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering safe, personalized, and compassionate nursing care. This position provides an opportunity to support seniors, individuals with disabilities, patients recovering from illness or surgery, and clients requiring ongoing nursing care in the comfort of their homes.

Work Settings:

- Community Nursing: Travel between multiple clients' homes within an assigned geographical area to provide scheduled nursing visits.
- One-on-One Home Nursing: Provide dedicated nursing care to an individual client at a single location during scheduled shifts.
- Full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities may be available.
- Flexible scheduling, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct nursing assessments, monitor clients' health conditions, and identify changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Administer medications, injections, and prescribed treatments in accordance with physician or authorized prescriber orders and established nursing protocols.
- Provide wound care, dressing changes, skin assessments, and pressure injury prevention.
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose levels, and other clinical indicators as required.
- Provide catheter care, ostomy care, and other nursing procedures within the RPN's scope of practice and individual competence.
- Support clients with chronic illnesses,



post-surgical recovery, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex medical conditions.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educate clients and families on medication management, disease prevention, personal care, and health maintenance.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living when required as part of the care plan.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, interventions, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Communicate changes in clients' conditions to supervisors, physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, medication safety protocols, and professional nursing standards.
- Travel between clients' homes for community nursing assignments or provide continuous nursing support at a designated client location.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program.
- Previous experience in community nursing, home healthcare, long-term care, or hospital settings is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and nursing documentation skills.
- Experience in wound care, chronic disease management, palliative care, or complex care is an asset.
- Valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.




- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and applicable CNO professional standards.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently in clients' homes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate, reliable, professional, and committed to client safety and dignity.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are preferred for community home-to-home assignments.
- Willingness to travel within assigned service areas when required.

What We Offer

- Opportunities for both community nursing visits and dedicated one-on-one home nursing assignments.
- Adaptable shifts based on availability and client care requirements.
- Full-time, part-time, and casual scheduling opportunities.
- Opportunities for ongoing and long-term client assignments.
- Support from our scheduling and care coordination team.
- A cooperative and professional work environment.
- Opportunities to develop clinical skills while caring for clients with diverse healthcare needs.

Join Our Team

At City Healthcare Services Inc., we are committed to delivering compassionate, reliable, and high-quality nursing care that helps clients remain secure, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.

Whether you prefer travelling between clients for scheduled community nursing visits or providing dedicated one-on-one nursing care at a single location, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and become part of a healthcare team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across our communities.

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Licence/Certification:

- RPN License ? (required)
- Driving License and have your own vehicle ? (required)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Ottawa)
🏢 City Healthcare Services
📍 Ottawa