Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Care

Bruyère Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Wellness program with on-site gyms

Mental health support

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling / rotation

Job summary

Bruyère Health is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Complex Care on a part-time, on-site basis in Ottawa. You will support the Complex Care - 3 North program, delivering patient-centred nursing care under supervision, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, communicate clearly with patients and families, and participate in ongoing professional development in a dynamic aging and rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an RPN medication administration course or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Must hold a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Level C certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred nursing care within scope of practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the health team.
• Adhere to Bruyère Health policies, procedures and Ontario standards.
• Collaborate within an inter-disciplinary team to plan and execute care.

Skills

Professional growth

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Care

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: CU100003786

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Program : Complex Care - 3 North**

POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Part-time, Rotation (Day/Evening), 45 hours / pay period, 0.6 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $37.323 to $38.663 per hour
CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 10 - 06*

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to Clinical Manager, as a member of the interdisciplinary team you will deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical and evidence-based nursing care to patients according to scope of practice and in accordance with Bruyère Health policies, procedures and standards and with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. You will communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and their loved ones, colleagues and other health discipline members.

**For information purpose only, please note that the position is currently aligned with 3 North,subject to change.

Required:

• Successful completion of RPN medication administration course or equivalent
• Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate

Preferred:

• Rehabilitation Nursing Education / Certification
• Experience in rehabilitation
• Membership in Registered Practical Nurses' Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Motivated towards professional growth and development
• Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal skills
• Leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Able to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Able to work under pressure and to adapt to change

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world‑class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.