Reg. Practical Nurse PT - Detox TEMP

Kingston General Hospital Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Reg. Practical Nurse for Detox in Kingston, Ontario. The position is temporary part-time (about six months) with rotating shifts and a pay band of $35.91–$39.80 per hour.

The RPN provides withdrawal management and addiction care within a full scope of practice, ensuring safe, patient‑centred care. Working within the Detox Centre, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses and care teams, participate in quality improvement, and support families.

Qualifications

• Diploma Registered Practical Nurse program from a community college.
• Active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligible.
• Knowledge of CNO standards applicable to RPN scope of practice.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making abilities.
• Ability to function independently within scope of practice.
• Basic computer skills and ability to cope with a stressful environment.
• Proven reliability and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within RPN scope.
• Prioritize patient care and modify plans as needed.
• Report changes in patient conditions and consult with NP/physician and team.
• Develop care plans and coordinate care to achieve goals.
• Teach and supervise unregulated care providers.
• Support discharge planning with patient/family and interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Reg. Practical Nurse PT - Detox TEMP (104954)

Requisition ID104954-Posted10/22/2026-Nursing

Position Number: 50075375

Hours of Work: Temporary Part-Time Position (Approximately 6 Months)

Rotating Shifts: 0700-1900, 1900-0700, 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700, and 1900-0100

Pay Band: Band R $35.91- $39.80

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, Addiction Care, or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable to the public and responsible for ensuring that practice and conduct meets legislative requirements and the standards of the profession, as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. RPNs’ practice will also comply with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s policies, procedures, and clinical standards. The RPN autonomously provides care within a full scope of practice as outlined in the College of Nursing Standards of Practice. The R.P.N. will adhere to worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, hospital safety policies, and dept/unit established procedures at all times. Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the KHSC strategic direction and demonstrates a commitment to patient and family centred care, guided by the core values of dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.

Working as a member of the interdisciplinary Detoxification Centre Team, the RPN provides nursing, withdrawal management, and addiction care to individuals to detoxify from alcohol and/ or other substances. The RPN collaborates closely with clients, families, addiction care workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, and community partners to promote safe, person centred stabilization and transition planning. Care is provided in accordance with harm reduction principles, trauma informed practice, and cultural safety, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for clients in all stages of recovery.

The RPN participates in quality improvement, risk management, and health and safety initiatives, while modeling professional behavior that fosters team work, compassion, and excellence in addiction care.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient/Family Care

The RPN, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and using the best available evidence, will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care delivered patients and families within the RPN scope of practice including outcomes, specific interventions and modifying the plan of care, accordingly.

• Prioritizes patient care based on individual patient needs
• Recognizes deviations from predicted patient responses and consults appropriately
• Reports all changes in patient conditions, monitoring the changes with accuracy, and continuing to consults appropriately with the NP/ Physician and other health care team members.
• Develops plans of care and coordinates care to achieve identified patient goals
• Meets immediate identified nursing care needs
• Assigns, teaches and supervises unregulated care providers (UCP)
• Teaches and delivers elements of established health programs to meet the bio/psycho/social, cultural, emotional and health learning needs of the patient and/or family
• Exhibits critical thinking within the RPN scope of practice

Team Relationships

The RPN is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team who collaborates with all team members and community partners about patient needs.

• Contributes to the overall functioning of the care team/unit/program
• Collaborates with team members to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Identifies and is involved in ethical discussion related to patient care
• Interacts with other units/programs/teams/departments to ensure quality patient care and appropriate resource utilization
• Participates in discharge planning for patients in collaboration with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team members

Quality Improvement

The RPN is involved in quality improvement initiatives, to meet the needs of our patients, families and groups.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement related to safe patient care and service delivery
• Involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a diploma Registered Practical Nurse program from a Community College.
• A member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligible for and seeking registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CNO standards that apply to the RPN scope of practice in the area of hire.
• Excellent organization and communications skills.
• Sound problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills.
• Ability to function independently within scope of practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to cope with stressful work environment.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.