26426 RPN, Complex Continuing Care, Temp RPT

SurveyMonkey; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

CKHA is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary regular part-time position in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The posting covers a nursing role in Complex Continuing Care with emphasis on ADL coaching and safe clinical practice.

The position requires current RPN registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, BCLS, gerontology credentials, and relevant geriatric experience within the past three years.

Qualifications

• Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Certificate in Gerontology.
• Evidence of geriatric nursing experience within the past 3 years.
• Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as per the Ontario College of Nurses.

Skills

ADL coaching

Blood product administration

Medication administration

Venipuncture

Education

RPN certification (Ontario)

BCLS certification

Gerontology certificate

Geriatric nursing experience (1 year)

Hospital nursing experience (2 years in past 3 years)

Job description

POSITION:

Registered Practical Nurse

LOCATION:

Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:

Complex Continuing Care

STATUS:

Temporary Regular Part-Time

(November 28, 2026 to January 10, 2028)

# OF POSITIONS:

1

SALARY RANGE:

$37.24 - $38.19

POSTING DATE:

09 October 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:

Unifor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• -Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• -Current BCLS certification.
• -2 years hospital nursing experience within the past 3 years.
• -Experience with techniques of coaching patients to be independent with Activities of Daily Living.
• -Certificate in Gerontology
• -1 year Geriatric experience within the past 3 years.
• -Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
• -Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products
• -Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV management
• -Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA
• -Familiarity with MDS Chronic Care Assessment Tool preferred.
• -Fundamentals in Palliative Care preferred