Full Time RPN

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to perform nursing duties in a unit setting, supervise staff, and coordinate resident care with the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes resident-centred care, communication with families, and adherence to College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

Qualifications include a current Certificate of Competence and CPR, with Chinese language ability considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Good leadership skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for RPNs.
• Provides high quality nursing service reflecting resident-centred care, supervising staff in the unit, coordinating resident care with interdisciplinary team, and communicating with families.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Judgement skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Chinese language

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR Certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors' apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of NursesofOntario
• Experience in nursing an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Good leadership skills
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills
• Superb customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.
• Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Please apply before:
2026-10-26

Salary Range:
$28.95 - $32.06

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.