" " External Applicants " Registered Practical Nurse# Registered Practical NurseCompetition Number:J1126-0029Position Title:Registered Practical NursePosition Number (Final):00504215Vacancy Type:Existing PositionEmployee Group:Support StaffJob Category:Health Care ProfessionalsDepartment or Area:13315 DFM FHT ClinicLocation:Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary:
$29.77
- $36.09/HourHours per Week:35Job Type:TermLength of term:18 monthsShift:7 Monday
- FridayNumber Of Positions:1Date Posted:November 13, 2026Closing Date:November 29, 2026## COVID 19 On-Campus RequirementsPrior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.## About Queen's UniversityQueen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability,



persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
Come work with us## Applicant Guidance & InformationAt Queen's, we are committed to helping people achieve their best. Whether you are beginning your career at Queen's or seeking your next opportunity, we are here to support you.Visit our for guidance on applying, showcasing your skills and experience, and preparing for interviews.Disclaimer: As part of the application process at Queen's University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act,to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.## Job SummaryWithin the Department of Family Medicine, the Queen's Family Health Team (QFHT) is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide primary health care services to the Kingston community. As an academic teaching centre, the Department trains future family physicians and conducts research in issues of primary health care delivery. QFHT is comprised of a number of medical practices and provides for a diverse, client centred work environment for all its employees. QFHT provides primary health services to rostered patients while modeling safe, effective and collaborative clinical processes to Family Medicine residents and other health professional learners.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager,



the incumbent will practice patient-centred nursing care in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario as well as the policies and procedures of Queen's Family Health Team.##

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The RPN performs clinical skills where appropriate as nursing measures, or in accordance with medical directives. This includes but is not limited to:o Taking and recording vital signs while completing the patient intake process;o Maintaining the accuracy of medication lists;o Triaging of telephone calls for urgency and booking patients appointments as needed;o Administering immunizations, immunotherapy and other injections, venipuncture, syringing ears, hearing and vision tests, glucometer checks, ECG's, point-of-care testing, suture/staple removal, wound care, stool collection for occult blood, and appropriately labelling all specimens;o Reviewing lab results and consults and alerting the physician of any urgent results.
- The incumbent assists physicians with medical and surgical procedures:o Prepares patient and equipment for procedures;o Cleans examining rooms and treatment rooms between patients;o Ensures the appropriate labelling of specimens.
- Records and documents care provided within the patients' electronic medical record.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient, staff and organization information.
- Contributes to the education of family medicine residents/learners.
- Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development. Participates in self-directed learning, interdisciplinary committees and clinical audits.
- Performs other related duties as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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