0000044667 - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, CPT

Niagara Health; Welland; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health's Welland site is seeking a Casual Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse to support Complex Care. The nurse will assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, and deliver safe, client-centered nursing with strong professional standards.

Requires current CNO registration, BCLS, 1 year full-scope experience, medication administration, IV therapy skills, and experience with CVADs, VAC therapy and enteral feeds. Shifts include days, afternoons, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• One year experience working to the full scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current medication administration experience within the last two years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical assessment and enhanced nursing skills.
• Experience with IV Therapy initiation and IV pumps; familiar with CVADs, VAC therapy and enteral feeds.
• Ability to document accurately and facilitate patient discharges.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans and nursing diagnoses.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care and implement integrated care plans.
• Facilitate patient discharges and educate patients and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

IV Pumps

CVADs

CADD pumps

VAC therapy

Enteral feeds

Medication administration

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

• VACANCY NUMBER: 44667NC
• JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, CPT
• STATUS: CASUAL PART-TIME
• DEPARTMENT: COMPLEX CARE
• LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
• HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS.
• POSTING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026
• CLOSING DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2026
• UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
• WAGE RANGE: $37.972 to $39.970 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, integrated care plan development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. The objective of the Registered Nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. This position will be utilized for sick and vacation replacement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• o Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• o One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting
• o Current BCLS certification
• o Current medication administration experience within the last two years
• o Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment
• o Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the last two years
• o Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy Initiation and use of IV pumps
• o Demonstrated knowledge of and skill with CVADs, CADD pumps, VAC therapy and enteral feeds
• o Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
• o Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a collaborative total patient care model
• o Demonstrated commitment to patient and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness
• o Evidence of accurate, timely and appropriate documentation according to best practice guidelines and CNO standards
• o Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient discharges
• o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
• o Consistent and regular attendance required

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