Registered Nurse

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver safe and effective patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating health status, collaborating with a team for patient care, and advocating for patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a Nursing Diploma and an active license with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits are offered in a supportive work environment near Lake Ontario.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent full-time benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

On-site parking

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Evaluate health status and determine plan of care.
• Participate in discharge planning and care priorities.
• Advocate for patients and families.
• Develop and record nursing care plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Autonomous decision-making

Education

Nursing Diploma from an approved university or college

BNSc preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 21530   Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)   Location: Providence Care Hospital   Union: ONA PCH   Wage: $40.24 - $57.68   Posting Period: January 17, 2026 - January 23, 2026

As a member of an inter-professional team, the role of the Registered Nurse (RN) at Providence Care is to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care to assigned patients in a non-acute setting as outlined by hospital policies and procedures and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Working at full scope of practice, the overall function of the RN is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical conditions and transition of the patient and to enhance the quality of life by meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each person.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies and skills that are essential for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Evaluates the health status of patients with complexity of care needs and determines the initial plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family members and members of the inter-professional team.
• Works with the inter-professional team in establishing priorities for care including preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects and participates in discharge planning.
• Provides direct care to patients within his/her scope of practice in accordance with the College of Nurses standards, Regulated Health Prof Professionals Act, Providence Care policies and procedures, and all other relevant legislation.
• Advocates for patients and their family as the major decision makers.
• Protects the rights of patients and their family.
• Completing a nursing history based on information received from the patient, family and other sources.
• Developing and recording a comprehensive goal oriented nursing care plan in collaboration with the patient based on assessed needs and prescribed medical regime.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Accurately following the prescribed medical regime.
• Recognizes, analyzes, interprets and manages deviations from the predicted client response.
• Revising nursing care plans based on evaluation using professional judgment and autonomous decision-making.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Nursing Diploma from an approved university or college.
• BNSc preferred.

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care.
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research.
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery.
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking.
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options.
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires.
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities.
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions.
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails.

Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.