Registered Practical Nurse, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for part-time roles in Inclusive Recreation, focusing on nursing care for participants. Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring quality nursing services while adhering to health and safety regulations. Applicants must possess a relevant nursing diploma and experience in special needs care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Special Needs/Pediatric/Rehab/Community.
• Proof of current license and membership with the Ontario College of Nurses is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of nursing care required by participants in Inclusive Recreation programs.
• Ensure operations and services are customer-centric and efficient.

Skills

Creative

Reliable

Sound judgement

Good Clinical skills

Flexible

Dependable

Education

Completion of 4 year B.Sc.N. degree or 2-3 year RN diploma or RPN diploma

Job description

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Registered Practical Nurse, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

Requisition ID: 18076

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week

Salary Information: $33.508- $44.900per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various Locations

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close:07/06/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible for all aspects of nursing care required by participants in any one of the Inclusive Recreation programs or regular recreation programs (Spirit, Variety EAST, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year B.Sc.N. degree or 2-3 year RN diploma or RPN diploma and proof of current license required and also Member of the Ontario College of Nurses

Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Special Needs/Pediatric/Rehab/Community with current technical/practical nursing skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) current with College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

• Legislation protecting special needs client, populations
• Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Policies and Procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Specialized technical/medical interventions
• Creative
• Sound judgement
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Good Clinical skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .