Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Complex Medical Management - Heritage 2

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join an inter-professional team in a non-acute setting. The RPN will provide safe, patient-centered care to assigned patients under the full scope of practice according to hospital policies and standards.

The role involves assisting patients and families in managing clinical conditions and transitions, with a focus on physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certificate.
• College certificate required, diploma preferred.
• Medication Certificate dated after 1985 which meets the requirements of the Ontario College of Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies and skills essential for delivering safe and effective patient care.
• Assists in evaluating health status of patients with defined, predictable outcomes.
• Establishes priorities for care including preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects.
• Advocates for patients and their caregivers as major decision makers.
• Seeks assistance when knowledge or skill are insufficient or beyond scope of practice for an RPN.
• Evaluates the outcome of the patient care plan and updates it based on patient responses.

Skills

Active unrestricted license

CPR certificate

Medication Certificate

Nurses, if graduated before 1985

Education

College certificate or diploma

Job description

Job Code: 27905

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $38.47 - 39.81

Posting Period:October 17, 2026 - October 26, 2026

As a member of an inter-professional team and working under full scope of practice, the role of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at Providence Care is to deliver safe, effective, patient centred care to assigned patients in a non-acute setting as outlined by hospital policies and procedures and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN will assist patients and their caregivers to manage clinical conditions and transitions and enhance quality of life by meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each person.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR certificate
• College certificate required, diploma preferred
• Medication Certificate dated after 1985 which meets the requirements of the Ontario College of
• Nurses, if graduated before 1985

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competencies and skills that are essential for the delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Assists in evaluating the health status of patients with complexity of care needs that are well defined and established, with predictable outcomes and manageable responses and provides direct care
• Shares in establishing priorities for care including preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects
• Advocates for patients and their caregivers, recognizing them as major decision makers
• Seeks assistance when knowledge, judgment or skill are insufficient or beyond the scope of practice for a Registered Practical Nurse, or when patient or environmental factors prohibit the delivery of safe and effective care
• Evaluates the outcome of patient care plan and modifies the plan based on patient responses using professional judgment and reports information with key stakeholders as needed

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking

• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options

• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires

• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.