Acute Care Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time Permanent)

Talent Pool Builder; Northwestern Ontario; In loco; CAD 53.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare plan enrollment

Pension plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Relocation support

Onsite gym

Employee assistance program

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Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the 2E unit in Northwestern Ontario. You will provide hands-on care to patients across acuities, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and support patients and families through effective communication.

Qualifications include Ontario RN registration, BLS, IV Therapy, and BGM certifications, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and reliable attendance.

Competenze

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Certification in BLS with annual recertification.
• IV Therapy certification for RPNs with ongoing recertification.
• Blood Glucose Monitoring certification with annual recertification.
• Ability to deliver medications in an acute care setting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Reliable attendance record.

Mansioni

• Provide hands-on care to patients in the 2E unit.
• Assist patients at varying acuities and share in milestones.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families in diverse settings.

Conoscenze

Nursing registration ON

BLS certification

IV Therapy certification

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Medication delivery in acute care

Professional development

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Reliable attendance

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Job Type Full-time Permanent

Hours 1.00 FTE

Classification RPN

Department 2E – Acute Adult/Pediatrics

Salary $38.3009 to $40.6226 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 1781 Collective Agreement

Closing Date Thursday, October 15, 2026

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing career opportunity? Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As an RPN working in the 2E unit at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will have the opportunity to assist patients at various acuities and to share in milestones. When working on these units you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care. Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in IV Therapy for RPN’s with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
• Competent to deliver medications in an acute care setting
• Ability to provide evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the HumanResources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.