Registered Practical Nurse, Medically Complex Service

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London in London, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Medically Complex Service at Parkwood Institute Main.

The role requires current CNO registration, strong pharmacology knowledge, and proficiency in complex patient care, including wound management and device support. This full-time position offers collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care, rehabilitation support after major events, and adherence to OHSA safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is mandatory.
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration.
• Valid CPR certificate.
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with OHSA.
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work in a team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication and nursing process application.
• Experience with continuing care patient care needs and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Medically Complex Service.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for holistic patient care.
• Support rehabilitation following major medical events or illness.
• Ensure safe administration of medications and device management (e.g., wound care, PICC lines).
• Demonstrate respect, excellence, and compassion in all interactions.

Skills

CNO registration

Pharmacology knowledge

CPR certification

Nursing competency assessment

OHSA safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Nursing process

Continuing care experience

Body mechanics

Job description

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Note: EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025 all external PSW (Personal Support Worker) hires will be required to be registered with https://hscpoa.com/public/public-register

Sep 26, 2026

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Practical Nurse, Medically Complex Service - 1 position

Medically Complex Service

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses.

The Medically Complex Service is a part of the Complex Care Program and comprises two units that provide care for individuals with a variety of chronic and complex medical conditions. A broad range of patient care needs are supported by expert and diverse nursing care including complex wound management, mechanical ventilation, chronic palliation, and the management of tube feeds and PICC lines. An interdisciplinary team provides a holistic and collaborative approach to care focusing on the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients.

Our ultimate goal is to earn the complete confidence of our patients, and their families, by providing exceptional care that meets their individualized care needs. We value respect, excellence and compassion and consistently demonstrate these values in our interactions with our patients, families and coworkers.

The Medically Complex Service provides care to patients who require ongoing medical management as well as rehabilitation following a major medical event, accident or illness. We provide support to individuals with a range of chronic complex conditions including designated beds for patient's requiring chronic ventilator support. The goal of the Complex Care unit is to return individuals to the community; either to their home or to a long-term care setting.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of the continuing care patient
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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