Registered Practical Nurse

St. Joseph; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) at St. Joseph’s Health System in Dundas is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver nursing care for older adults with rehabilitation goals.

You’ll work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team on a short-stay, dialysis-friendly unit to promote mobility, engagement, and safe transitions home. Applicants must hold current Ontario nursing registration and the required practical nursing diploma with IV/Admin certificates.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV med administration as part of curriculum or certificate.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN and health care team to determine next steps.
• Support transfers, lifts, and safe patient handling; monitor changes in acuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (Community College)

IV medication administration certificate (Community College)

Prac Nursing Certificate + meds IV certificates

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02461Department:Reactivation Care Centre RCC Medical UnitThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Reactivation Care Centre DundasJob Type:Regular, Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:CUPE Local 786Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$36.63 - $39.8ScheduleWork Days:, Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:Days, NightsShift:Hours -12, RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)AM 07:00, PM 19:00Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-15Closing Date:2026-10-22Job DescriptionUnit ProfileThe Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) is a specialized short‑stay program that supports patients who no longer require acute medical hospital care but need focused rehabilitation before returning home or transitioning to another care setting. Our interdisciplinary team delivers goal‑directed assessment, treatment, and functional reactivation to prevent deconditioning and ensure safe, effective transitions.Grounded in unstoppable compassion, the RCC team works collaboratively to help patients with diverse needs achieve optimal wellness in a purpose‑designed environment that promotes mobility, engagement, and recovery. The unit plays a key role in enhancing patient outcomes, improving system flow, and supporting a dignified, person‑centred care experience.Position SummaryThe Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values, beliefs and attributes, and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values, policies and procedures, and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.Qualifications•Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.•Education in one of the below categories is required:a) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum.b) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited Community College program if not included in basic diploma curriculum.c) Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited Community College program, a medication administration certificate and an IV medication certificate from an accredited Community College program.•Current BCLS/HCP certification required•Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families•Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred•Demonstrated ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.•Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.•Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts.•Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.•Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.•Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)-specific Qualifications•Minimum 1-year recent related clinical nursing experience working with older adult, dementia, and cognitively impaired patient populations preferred#SJHHjobsSt. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).