Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Providence Manor Long Term Care

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent long-term care facility in Kingston is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide person-centered care within an interdisciplinary team. The role involves ensuring compliance with health standards while supervising care provided by staff. Candidates should hold a valid nursing certificate and CPR. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, emphasizing a commitment to resident dignity and a healthy workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (including Medication Administration).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties according to legislative and regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with nursing practice standards.
• Collaborates with team members for resident care.
• Participates in holistic care for physical and psychological needs.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication with residents and families.
• Functions as a liaison among care team members.

Skills

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR

Job description

Job Code: 20756

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $28.71 - $31.21

Posting Period: December 2, 2025 - December 8, 2025

The Registered Practical Nurse provides person-centered care, as a member of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and the Registered Practical Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Provides professional nursing care to residents and supervises care given by health care staff while ensuring quality person-focused health care is provided that is in accordance with Fixing Long Term Care Act standards and consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care Centre.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (including Medication Administration).
• Current CPR

Position Responsibilities

• Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts and the College of nurses on Ontario Standards of Practice.
• Ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice and best practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with team members to provide care for all residents; assisting with regular assessments of resident needs through development, update, and evaluation of resident care plans, seeking appropriate direction as needed.
• Participates in all aspects of resident care to ensure the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each resident/family are met, while continually ensuring the safety of residents.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with resident/families and co-workers for the purpose of meeting the resident needs; ensuring respect, dignity, individuality of each resident; supports positive team building by collaborating with co-workers and using effective communication skills to promote positive working relationships and active problem solving within the care team.
• As team leader, function as a liaison between all members of the care team and Registered Nurse, delivering and directing care that reflects the promotion of resident/family choice and acknowledges the resident strengths, limitations, and the need for safety of other residents/families and staff.

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston