REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 37,846 - 53,902; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc in St. Catharines is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for Garden City Manor to support medications, treatments and resident assessments and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to uphold nursing standards and resident wellbeing.

Candidates must hold current CNO certification, be registered or eligible with Ontario RNAO, and have First Aid/BLS. Part-time evening and day shifts offer meaningful care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).
• Current First Aid and BLS certificate.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to established standards and physician orders while observing residents’ vital signs and conditions.
• Assess residents and develop care plans; implement physician orders as needed.
• Organize and direct care activities including restorative and palliative care as required.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate work of nursing staff and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Certificate of Competence - CNO

Registration eligible with RNAO

Job description

168 Scott St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 1H2, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Home: Garden City Manor

Location: St Catharine

Salary Range: $33.30 per hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Part Time-Vacancy (Eves and Days)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Director of Care

The RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments. This position actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and uphold the quality of nursing practice in accordance with:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Standards
• Long-Term Care Standards
• Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interpret and implement established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refer problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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168 Scott St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 1H2, Canada