Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Backline Outsourcing; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Backline Outsourcing in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a registered nurse to join a high-volume emergency department. The role requires rapid triage, resuscitation, and decisive clinical actions in a busy trauma setting.

Shifts span 24/7 with days, nights, weekends and holidays. You must hold CNO registration, a nursing diploma, current BLS, and recent ED experience. ACLS and TNCC/PALS are preferred, with a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Nursing diploma or degree from an approved program.
• Current BLS/BCLS certification.
• Recent Emergency Department or comparable acute-care nursing experience.
• Experience with IV therapy, venipuncture, ECG/arrhythmia recognition, and emergency interventions.
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Triage and rapidly assess patients using CTAS.
• Manage resuscitations and stabilize critically ill patients.
• Administer IV therapy, medications, and emergency interventions.
• Perform ECG/arrhythmia recognition and monitor cardiac status.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians and interprofessional staff.
• Provide patient and family education during critical moments and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

CTAS triage

IV therapy

ECG interpretation

Critical care nursing

Clinical decision-making

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent · Full-Time / Part-Time

Location: Northwestern Ontario

About the Role: Join a high-volume regional trauma and emergency centre that sees roughly 106,000 visits a year and serves a catchment of over 250,000 people across Northwestern Ontario. This fast-paced department demands rapid triage, complex resuscitation, and immediate clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and rapidly assess patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)

• Manage complex resuscitations and stabilize critically ill and injured patients

• Administer IV therapy, medications, and emergency interventions

• Perform ECG/arrhythmia recognition and monitor cardiac status

• Collaborate with emergency physicians, trauma teams, and interprofessional staff

• Provide patient and family education during critical moments and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and in good standing

• Nursing diploma or degree from an approved program

• Current BLS/BCLS certification

• Recent Emergency Department or comparable acute-care nursing experience

• Experience with IV therapy, venipuncture, ECG/arrhythmia recognition, and emergency interventions

• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS certification

• CTAS experience/training

• Trauma/resuscitation experience and TNCC certification

• PALS/ENPC certifications for pediatric emergency care

Work Conditions: Thrive in a high-intensity trauma and resuscitation setting with rapid patient turnover and high-acuity surges. Shifts span 24/7 coverage (days, nights, weekends, and holidays) within a large interprofessional emergency team.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our patients and communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or socioeconomic status. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging.

Accessibility & Accommodation: We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.