REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a temporary part-time position in Ontario. The role involves supporting a long-term care home with medications, treatments, and assessments.

The RPN will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, adhere to nursing standards and organizational policies, and report to the Director of Care. The position runs for 18 months with a competitive hourly wage of $29.35.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care following established nursing standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate care plans; monitor health and changes in condition.
• Organize and direct unit activities; supervise nursing and personal care staff; orient new personnel and participate in education.
• Monitor performance and conduct evaluations; report to Director of Care.

Skills

Communication skills

Human relations

Independent & collaborative work

Infection control practices

Education

Certificate of Competence – Ontario College of Nurses

Registration or eligibility for RPN – ON

First Aid & BLS Certification

Job description

South Woodslee, Lakeshore, ON N0R 1V0, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Home: Country Village Long Term Care

Hourly Wage: $29.35

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Temporary Part Time Vacancy

Duration: 18 months

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Director of Care

The RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments. This position actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and uphold the quality of nursing practice in accordance with:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Standards
• Long-Term Care Standards
• Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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South Woodslee, Lakeshore, ON N0R 1V0, Canada