Registered Practical Nurse

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care organization in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing services and support residents' well-being. This temporary part-time role involves supervising staff, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Candidates must have a valid nursing certificate, CPR certification, and strong leadership skills. An inclusive work environment and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award-winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in nursing is an asset.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing functions in compliance with standards of practice.
• Supervise staff and coordinate resident care.
• Communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Computer literacy

Ability to converse in Chinese

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

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Registered Practical Nurse

Apply locations Scarborough McNicoll time type Part time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 24, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR1048

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Registered Practical Nurse - Temporary Part Time for 1 year, with possibility of extension

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of NursesofOntario

• Experience in nursing an asset

• Current CPR Certificate

• Good leadership skills

• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills

• Superb customer service skills

• Computer literacy

• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• This position is temporary part time for 1 year, with possibility of extension

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending.

• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.

• Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Posting End Date:

2025-08-24

Starting Rate:

$28.95

Salary Range:

$28.95 - $32.06

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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package

• Multi-employer pension plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing learning and development

• Employee education assistance program

• Award winning corporate culture

• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence.

As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.