Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) serves the community of Simcoe County and provides highly specialized services, including stroke, cardiac, oncology, neonatal ICU and trauma. It handles about 90,000 emergency visits annually and is expanding with new campuses in the coming years.

The RPN role works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care in accordance with CNO standards and RVH policies, with growth opportunities and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope.
• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Coronary Care 1 (CC1) within six months of hire.
• Two years’ experience in emergency or acute medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Functions independently within scope of practice and three factor framework as outlined by the CNO.
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area.

Responsibilities

• As the RPN you assess the needs of adult and pediatric patients requiring care in the Emergency Department, while ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• You are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within RVH policies and standards.

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope

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Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse

Program & Department

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Requisition Close Date

08 September 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$38.18 - $39.02 ( SE_12 )

Job Posting Reason

Current Vacancy

Job Summary & Requirements

Royal Victoria Reginal Health Centre (RVH) serves the community of Simcoe County and provides highly specialized services including but not limited to: Stroke, Cardiac, Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, Adult & Youth Mental Health, and has been recently designated as a Level III Trauma Centre. We also serve our local community for emergency care services that sees approximately 90,000 unique patient visits per year. RVH is undergoing significant growth, including a capital plan that will see the current North Campus on Georgian Drive double in size over the next ten years, while developing the new South Campus in Innisfil.

Our award-winning workplace believes in offering opportunities for growth and development that includes:

• Mentorship Program which includes but not limited to support for novice emergency nurses and new graduates.
• Professional Development and Education Funding

As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you will function interdependently and collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team, that includes but not limited to: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Geriatric Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and Phlebotomists. As the RPN you assess the needs of adult and pediatric patients requiring care in the Emergency Department, while ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of RVH, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

As a qualified candidate you will need have the following job requirements:

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope.
• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Coronary Care 1 (CC1) (obtained within six (6) Months of hire)
• Two (2) years’ experience in emergency or acute medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession.
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area.
• Functions independently within scope of practice and three factor framework as outlined by the CNO.

You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service.
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [e-mail]. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [e-mail]. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.