Registered Practical Nurse

Renfrew Victoria Hospital; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym 24/7

Education Fund

Job summary

Renfrew Victoria Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse for the Regional Hemodialysis Program. The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing care, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and patient-centered planning in a 55-bed facility serving a large catchment area.

The successful candidate will have an active College of Nurses of Ontario registration, CPR/BCLS, and Hemodialysis experience or orientation, with opportunities for education funding and recognition

Qualifications

• Current Certification and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital policies and nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to selected patients per established care plans.
• Meet standards and exercise judgment for safe, competent nursing care per Nursing Practice guidelines and hospital policies.
• Create and foster an environment conducive to professional and personal growth.
• Collaborate with patient, families, and multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Involve patients and families in understanding the care plan and options for individualized care.
• Solicit patient and family feedback to evaluate and improve care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift patients

EHR computer literacy

Education

RPN program completion

Tools

Medication administration certification

IV certification

IM injection certification

Asepsis certification

WHMIS training

CPR/BCLS certification

Job description

Job Posting Number

26-67

Department

Regional Hemodialysis Program

Status

Casual

Salary Scale

$38.63 - $39.80

Posting Date

2026-09-29 12:00

Closing Date

N/A

Description

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Registered Practical Nurse

Regional Hemodialysis Program

Date: September, 2026

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Come join us! As a result of our internal movements at RVH, we are hiring casual Registered Practical Nurse with our Regional Hemodialysis Program.

Pay Grid

$38.63 - $39.80/hour

Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To:

• The Registered Practical Nurse has the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients, conformed to the complexity and predictability of their health condition. The level of complexity includes individual or group with readily identifiable or established care needs, which may be interrelated. The predictability may include individual or group with health condition that may not be well controlled.
• The Registered Practical Nurse shall be responsible for meeting the standards and exercising judgment for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour and the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Policies, Procedures and Protocols, and the standards of care appropriate to his/her area of clinical practice.
• The Registered Practical Nurse creates and strengthens an environment conducive to professional and personal growth.
• The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care in collaboration with the patient, significant others, and the multidisciplinary team.
• The Registered Practical Nurse shall involve patients, and their families in assisting them to understand the plan of care and in facilitating choice among care options so that care is individualized according to each patient’s needs.
• The Nurse also solicits patient and family input to evaluate their own care and to improve care for all patients.

Qualifications

• Current Certification and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification, level ‘C’ is required.
• Knowledge acquired through the successful completion and graduation of a recognized RPN program.
• Two years of medical surgical experience
• Current Hemodialysis experience or recent completion of a relevant Hemodialysis Orientation Program.
• Medication administration certification
• Asespsis Certification
• I.V. certification
• I.M. injection certification
• Current WHMIS training
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and provide care within a team environment, according to Nursing Care Plan.
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area. [i.e. lifting and mobilization of patients]
• Knowledge of department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift & transfer practices.
• Knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates effective use of a computer for EHR documentation purposes.

Everyone is Welcome

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to [e-mail] , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].

All new hires are required to obtain a Police Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check valid from within the last six (6) months, as well as their immunization status/immunity to a select group of communicable illnesses (including having received full COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days ago) as a pre-condition of employment.

RVH is an approved employer of the CNO Supervised Practice Experience Partnership program. SPEP-eligible Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to apply.