Overview The Village of Wentworth Heights has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join their team. This is a permanent full-time role located at 1620 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3. Shift details: 22:00-06:00 + alternate weekends (75 hrs bi-weekly).
Expected Start Date: ASAP. The hiring rate for this role is $25.37 per collective agreement/employee association agreement. Responsibilities Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR. Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks.
Remain calm and manage stress appropriately. Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting residents’ quality of life requests. Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and be able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
Understand relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario. Support and embrace resident-centered social culture and deliver the highest quality of personal care to residents.
Work as a key member of the Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, advocate for resident participation in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.



Have proficient communication and computer skills to update care plans in the current system. Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
Demonstrate alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values: Caring relationships; Persistent and passionate; Positive; Can-do attitude; Creative and innovative; Hardworking and hands-on; Genuine and humble; and the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

Assets (preferred) MDS credentials. Experience working with people living with Dementia. Knowledge of the palliative assessments scale. Comfortable supporting residents and their families during end-of-life care. Knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and best practices applicable to retirement and long-term care (e.G. RAI processes and CIHI, supplies, equipment ordering, etc.). About Schlegel Villages and Equal Opportunity Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader. Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel culture. Our Villages are welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of the unique lived experiences of every person connected to them.
Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Our hiring practices reflect a commitment to human connection and robust relationships in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who assess candidates’ fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse Rpn Retirement - Full Time - C$25.4 An Hour (Canada)
🏢 Village of Wentworth Heights
📍 Canada