Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Care

Bruyère Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Wellness program and on-site gyms

Mental health support through EAP

Professional development and learning

Job summary

Bruyère Health is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Complex Care - 5 North in an on-site, permanent full-time role with day/night rotations. The position reports to Clinical Manager and requires delivering patient-centered nursing care per policy and standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, strong communication, and commitment to continuous professional development. Competitive benefits, pension, wellness programs, and EAP support are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the RPN medication administration course or equivalent.
• Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Level C certificate.
• Complete the mandatory ventilator training provided by the hospital within the established timeline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care within scope of practice.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Align with Bruyère Health policies and Ontario College of Nurses standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

RPN medication administration course

CNO registration

BLS CPR Level C

Ventilator training

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Complex Care

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: CU100003768

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Program : Complex Care - 5 North

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Rotation (Day/Night), 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE - 12 hour shifts
SALARY SCALE : $37.323 to $38.663 per hour

CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 09 - 30*

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?

• Competitive benefits program


• 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 complex care - 5 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


• Successful completion of the mandatory ventilator training, provided by the hospital (on the unit), within the established timeline

Preferred :

• Experience in respiratory care


• 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 uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

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 Managementpolicy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.