Registered Practical Nurse

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre in Cornwall, Ontario is hiring an RPN to assess residents, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate appointments.

The successful candidate will provide holistic care under the College of Nurses of Ontario guidelines, supervise PSWs, and support families with updates and consent processes. We value teamwork and compassionate care, with opportunities to deliver wound, ostomy, injections, palliative, and nail care in a state‑of‑the‑art 208-bed

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or proof of application from another Canadian province or territory.
• Valid CPR certification, renewed annually.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Promote and address the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Provide care and perform procedures within the defined scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments for residents.
• Communicate regularly with families to obtain consent and provide updates on resident care.
• Supervise Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to ensure all personal care meets Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations.
• Deliver specialized care, including wound management, ostomy care, injections, palliative support, and nail care.

Skills

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) registration with CNO

Job description

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre
Cornwall, ON K6J5T2, CAN

Description

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $32.14 - $33.16/hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
• A supportive team and a workplace where you can truly make a difference
• If you have a heart for care and a commitment to teamwork, SJCCC is where you belong.

Your Day-to-Day

• Assess residents' needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Promote and address the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Provide care and perform procedures within the defined scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments for residents.
• Communicate regularly with families to obtain consent and provide updates on resident care.
• Supervise Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to ensure all personal care meets Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations.
• Deliver specialized care, including wound management, ostomy care, injections, palliative support, and nail care.

What You Bring to the Team

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or proof of application from another Canadian province or territory.
• Valid CPR certification, renewed annually.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Us

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is home to Hotel Dieu Hospital and St. Joseph's Villa. Located in downtown Cornwall, Ontario, we provide Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care services to adults in our 208-bed, state-of-the‑art healthcare facility.

With more than 128 years of service to the Cornwall community, SJCCC is proud to be accredited by CARF International and to be a member of Catholic Health International - an organization that sponsors hospitals and long‑term care facilities across Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, the United States, and the Dominican Republic.

Cornwall, one of Eastern Ontario's largest cities, offers a strong, modern economy and excellent transportation links. Situated along the St. Lawrence River and Highway 401, the city is just one hour from both Montreal and Ottawa and serves as one of Ontario's 14 border crossings to the United States.

Our Mission

In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God's love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind, and soul of all those whose lives we touch.

Accommodation will be provided for all parts of the hiring process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants must make their needs known in advance.