FULL-TIME BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT TRANSITION UNIT REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES COMPETITION NO.: GM-2[...]

Corporation of the City of Timmins; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local city government in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to provide compassionate care for residents with dementia-related behaviours. Responsibilities include direct patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and managing healthcare procedures. Candidates must hold a current CNO license and possess experience in long-term care. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employer matched pension contributions

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Current CNO license required.
• Experience in long-term care with responsive behaviours.
• Ability to assess residents' health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for residents.
• Participate in care team meetings.
• Manage medication delivery and wound care.

Skills

Demonstrated experience in caring for residents

Ability to function independently

Bilingualism

Education

Current CNO license

Gentle Persuasive Approaches certificate

Montessori Dementia Program certificate

Tools

Professional Liability Protection

IV therapy and phlebotomy

Job description

Overview

Posting Date: September 16, 2025. Closing Date: OPEN. Department: Golden Manor. Hours per Week: may be scheduled up to 64 hours bi-weekly. Benefits Entitlement: No. Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions. Existing Position: Yes. Salary Level: $31.70 to $33.06 per hour (2024). Union: CUPE Local 1140. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Care and is supervised by the RN. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) enhances the effectiveness of nursing practice in alignment with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Long-Term Care standards. The RPN will provide person- and family-centered care to residents experiencing dementia-related responsive behaviours and will serve as the designated team lead on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and assistance with personal care and support with activities of daily living for residents with responsive behaviours.
• Be a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in meetings and care conferences.
• Contribute to the continuous assessment of the health status of residents and to the development and modification of the individual resident’s plan of care.
• Promote and contribute to the development of a person-centered model of care for residents exhibiting dementia-related responsive behaviours; utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with residents, family, staff, and care providers to ensure high-quality care.
• Medication delivery.
• Assess and manage wounds deemed appropriate by the Registered Nurse.
• Support the care team in providing safe resident-centered care within the scope of practice.
• Promote resident safety by identifying and mitigating risks, reporting concerns promptly, and adhering to best practices to support a safe and secure environment.
• Participate and support the City of Timmins Continuous Program to foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Perform other assigned duties within the scope of a Registered Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

• New or experienced RPN holding a current CNO license.
• Proof of Professional Liability Protection required.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy an asset or willingness to complete upon hire.
• Pieces training.
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) certificate.
• Montessori Dementia Program certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in caring for residents with responsive behaviours in long-term care.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude to foster caring and trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Demonstrated ability to assess residents and contribute to the implementation and review of resident care plans is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor health conditions; note changes; and assess the need for further collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and basic knowledge of Infection Control Practices is an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Ability to adhere to all infection prevention and control protocols and screening requirements.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter/resume to the Human Resources Department. Via Email: [e-mail]

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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