Registered Practical Nurse

Renfrew Victoria Hospital; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Fund

On-site gym

Job summary

Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Regional Hemodialysis Program. You will provide evidence-based nursing care to patients with dialysis needs, collaborating with the team to ensure safe, individualized plans of care.

The position offers a casual status, competitive salary scale ($37.87-$39.02/hour), an on-site gym, staff recognition, and educational funds to support your ongoing certifications and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Certification with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification, level C.
• Two years of medical-surgical experience.
• Hemodialysis experience or orientation program.
• Medication administration certification.
• Asespsis Certification
• IV certification
• IM injection certification
• WHMIS training
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care per standards.
• Meet standards and exercise judgment for safe care.
• Create an environment conducive to growth.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.
• Involve patients and families in plan of care.
• Solicit patient and family input to improve care.

Skills

CPR/BCLS certification

Hemodialysis experience

Medication administration

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

RPN program diploma

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

Our staff love working at RVH. We all share the same purpose – to provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and their families.

Registered Practical Nurse

• Job Posting Number: 26-67
• Department: Nephrology
• Status: Casual
• Salary Scale: $37.87 - $39.02
• Posting Date: 2026-07-22 11:00
• Closing Date: N/A

Description

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Registered Practical Nurse

Regional Hemodialysis Program

Date: July, 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.

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.

Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required.

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.

All information provided will be kept confidential. 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], extension 275 or by emailing [e-mail].

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