Registered Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation

Bruyère Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension

Wellness program

Mental health support

Professional development

Job summary

Bruyère Health in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation to join the interdisciplinary team. You will deliver nursing care to patients in a rehabilitation setting, aligned with the hospital's policies and standards.

The role requires RPN licensure with CNO registration, BLS CPR Level C, and FIM certification, plus fluency in French and English. You’ll work day/evening rotation in a permanent, full-time position, with a competitive benefits package and

Qualifications

• RPN medication administration course or equivalent required.
• Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Level C certificate required.
• Completion of the mandatory FIM certification within the hospital timeline.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care according to scope and Bruyère Health policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues and other health team members.
• Align with Rehabilitation - E6R and applicable Bruyère Health standards.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership and decision-making

Adaptability under pressure

Education

RPN medication administration course (or equivalent)

CNO registration

BLS CPR Level C

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: CU100003864

Locations

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Description

Program : Rehabilitation - E6R**

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-Time, Rotation (Day/Evening), 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $37.323 to $38.663 per hour
CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 11 - 05*

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something larger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Competitive benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to Clinical Manager, as a member of the interdisciplinary team you will deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical and evidence-based nursing care to patients according to scope of practice and in accordance with Bruyère Health policies, procedures and standards and with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. You will communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and their loved ones, colleagues and other health discipline members.

**For information purposes only, please note that the position is currently aligned with Rehabilitation - E6R, subject to change.

Required :

• Successful completion of RPN medication administration course or equivalent
• Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate
• Successful completion of the mandatory FIM (Functional Independence Measure) certification provided by the hospital within the established timeline
• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement).

Preferred :

• Rehabilitation Nursing Education / Certification
• Experience in rehabilitation
• Membership in Registered Practical Nurses' Association of Ontario (RPNAO)

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Motivated towards professional growth and development
• Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal skills
• Leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Able to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Able to work under pressure and to adapt to change

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

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Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Managementpolicy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.