Job Opening

CUPE 1263

Job Title

:

RPN (0) LZ03 (Linhaven Homes - St. Catharines, ON)

Job Opening Id

:

46424

# Required

:

1

Business Unit

:

Community Services

Division

:

Long Term Care Homes

Worksite

:

Linhaven Home

Standard Hours

:

0.00 / week

Full/Part Time

:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

:

Regular

Salary Grade

:

19C

Salary Range

:

$ 37.03 - $ 37.62

Post Date

:

2026-10-20

Close Date

:

2026-10-26

- Location

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Division

Long Term Care Homes

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Resident Care and in keeping with the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Seniors Services, provide professional nursing care to residents/clients and offer direction and assistance to Personal Support Workers (PSWs). In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Long-Term Care Homes Act, and the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Facilitate interdisciplinary, resident/client/family-centred care to achieve desired quality of life outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Current certificate of competence for Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Current certificate in CPR.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of three months of current (within the last 3 years) experience in a long-term care setting.
- Current (within the last 3 years) experience in administration of medications.




- Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices and required nursing interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) preferred.
- Training in P.I.E.C.E.S. (Physical. Intellectual. Emotional. Capabilities. Environment. Social.) preferred.
- Infection Control certificate preferred.
- Certification on MDS (Minimum Data Set) RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) is an asset.
- Computer proficiency and ability to use nursing-related applications.

SKILLS

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership abilities.
- Interest, compassion, respect, and patience in their work with cognitively impaired residents/clients and their families.
- Flexibility and resourcefulness in achieving resident/client quality of life outcomes.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Decision-making and critical thinking skills.
- Robust organizational, time management, planning, and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident- and family-centred care.
- Ability to work well on a team and independently.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS





- Current registration with the CNO.
- Good attendance record.
- Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job.
- Ability to establish an excellent rapport with vulnerable adults.
- Submission of a Vulnerable Sector Check (includes a Criminal Record Check) that is less than 6 months old from date of hire.
- External personal liability insurance, as required by the CNO.
- Must be able and available to work all shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays, as required.

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 0 hours All shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends. Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a).

The employer will endeavour to ensure that part-time staff are provided with alternate weekends free from work unless they have expressed open availability in the scheduling software (MyTime).

Any open shift that is not filled after considering preferences outlined above, the employer will schedule part-time staff who have not reached their part-time commitment of 24 hours starting with the most senior qualified to perform the work until all shifts are filled.

Other Conditions

OTHER CONDITIONS We're Pet Friendly! Enjoy working in a pet-friendly environment at Niagara Region Long-Term Care Homes.

📌 RPN (0)(Linhaven Homes - St. Catharines, ON)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 St. Catharines