Registered Practical Nurse

Belcrest Nursing Homes; Belleville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcrest Nursing Homes in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with the CNO standards and Fixing Long-Term Care Act 2021.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, support care planning, wound and palliative care, and supervise PSWs, while collaborating with RNs and physicians to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• CPR and First Aid certification current and valid.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of gerontology and long‑term care standards.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to document findings clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Perform nursing assessments within RPN scope of practice.
• Monitor and document residents’ health status and report changes.
• Provide wound care, palliative care, and chronic disease management; assist with ADLs as needed.
• Supervise and provide direction to Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and collaborate with RNs and physicians.
• Act as a charge nurse when required and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Location: Long-Term Care Home – Ontario
Reports To: Director of Care / RN Supervisor

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and facility policies. The RPN ensures safe, competent, and compassionate care to residents while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Resident Care

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Perform nursing assessments within RPN scope of practice

Monitor and document residents’ health status and report changes

Provide wound care, palliative care, and chronic disease management

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed

2. Care Planning

Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans

Update care plans based on resident condition and physician orders

Attend care conferences with families and healthcare team

3. Documentation

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic or paper health records

Complete incident reports and required regulatory documentation

Supervise and provide direction to Personal Support Workers (PSWs)

Collaborate with Registered Nurses (RNs), physicians, physiotherapists, and other team members

Act as a charge nurse when required

5. Infection Prevention & Safety

Follow infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols

Adhere to workplace health and safety standards

Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited program

Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Knowledge of gerontology and long-term care standards

Experience in long‑term care (preferred)

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compassionate, patient‑centered approach

Strong organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of electronic health record systems

Working Conditions

Physically demanding (lifting, transferring residents)

Fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities