Registered Practical Nurse

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northwestern Ontario is seeking passionate Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for various departments such as emergency and acute care. The position offers 11.25-hour shifts with competitive pay ranging from $38.30 to $40.62 per hour. Benefits include paid vacation, pension plan, health insurance, and wellness programs. New graduates are welcome to apply and grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Group Life Insurance

Disability Income Plan coverage

Extended health benefits

Wellness initiatives

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Eager to launch a nursing career and grow within the team.
• New and upcoming graduates from eligible programs are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across various departments including emergency and acute care.
• Work on 11.25-hour shifts as required.

Skills

Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency

Registered Practical Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Care

Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Services

Registered Practical Nurse - Psychiatry

Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health & Addictions

Job description

Job Type

If you are an RPN interested in opportunities with our organization but do not see a current posting that aligns with your preferred practice area, or if you are still exploring where you may be the best fit, we encourage you to apply to this posting. Your application will be reviewed and considered for current and future RPN opportunities.

Hours

Consist of 11.25-hour shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Subject to change as per operational requirements

Classification

RPN

Department

Various Departments

Salary

$38.3009 to $40.6226 per hour

As per CUPE 1781 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing

Description

We welcome applications from new and upcoming graduates from eligible programs who are eager to launch their careers and grow with our team.

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is actively seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) throughout the hospital. We offer opportunities in a variety of areas such as emergency, ambulatory care, acute adult medicine, pediatrics, acute medical/surgical and mental health and addictions. To learn more about our programs, please click here.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

Full‑time positions

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, short/long‑term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short‑term sick pay and long‑term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Casual and part‑time positions

• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self‑directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long‑term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

Please review each description through the below links. When applying, please indicate the area(s) you are interested in being considered for.

• Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency
• Registered Practical Nurse – Medical/Surgical
• Registered Practical Nurse – Acute Care
• Registered Practical Nurse – Surgical Services
• Registered Practical Nurse – Psychiatry
• Registered Practical Nurse – Mental Health & Addictions

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient‑centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self‑declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807‑468‑9861 ext. 2393.