Registered Practical Nurse

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & vacation

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee share purchase plan

Continuous learning & growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a full-time daytime position at Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living in Ottawa, Ontario. You will deliver compassionate nursing care, manage medications, and support residents’ daily wellbeing in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have Ontario RPN registration, BCLS, and a Medication Administration Certificate, with at least 1 year in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS Certificate.
• Medication Administration Certificate.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric nursing/healthcare as an RPN.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada or valid work permit.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Sienna may utilize AI to screen applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to residents.
• Support residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a positive home culture.

Skills

Safe medication administration

Documentation & communication

Team collaboration

Geriatric nursing

Care planning

Education

RPN registration (Ontario)

BCLS certificate

Medication Administration Certificate

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time)

Retirement Name: Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $27.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

7:00am-3:00pm

Week one: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Week two: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday Wednesday

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care that supports residents’ health, safety, and overall well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Strong knowledge of safe medication administration, with the ability to prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to following up on all concerns and complaints forwarded by a Client, family or team members and informs/seeks assistance from the Registered Nurse or designate
• Promoting the Client’s self-care and self-sufficiency, emphasize adaptation and abilities, promote wellness and provide preventative health education, thus by treating the whole person
• Proven ability to complete assessments, RAPS, and individualized care plans accurately and within required timeframes
• Supporting the unregulated care workers through guidance, direction, training and education
• Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration is an asset
• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• Current Medication Administration Certificate.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Geriatric Nursing, Healthcare and/or Rehabilitation as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.