R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing and retirement home provider in Mississauga is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) for permanent full-time employment. Responsibilities include administering medications, ensuring infection control, and providing nursing services based on patient assessments. Candidates must have a college certificate with at least 1 month of experience, and be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in Canada. Offering competitive hourly wages between $33.28 and $35.28 along with benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control.
• Monitor nutritional intake.
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects.
• Take vital signs.
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
• Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with healthcare team.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

College/CEGEP or non-university certificate or diploma of 1–2 years

Job description

Job Title

R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Employer

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited

Posting Date

November 20, 2025

Location

114 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 6L1 (On site)

Salary

$33.28 to $35.28 per hour (To be negotiated) – 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of Employment

Permanent full‑time employment. Overtime required. Shift patterns: early morning, day, evening, night, weekend, on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team

Qualifications

Education: College/CEGEP or non‑university certificate or diploma of 1–2 years or equivalent experience.

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.

Credentials: Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.

Work Setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged
• Retirement home

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long‑term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-20

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.