Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (2026-10972)

Verve Senior Living; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our care team. You will support residents with daily living activities, administer medications, monitor health, and document changes in status while maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Under Health & Wellness leadership, you will lead care plans, collaborate with families, and mentor care staff to ensure high-quality, person-centered care for seniors who live with dignity and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education minimum.
• RPN license in good standing with CNO.
• Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required.
• Experience as an RPN in healthcare is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to problem-solve.
• Dependable, team-oriented with positive attitude.
• Resident-oriented values aligned with the residence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement standards.
• Assesses resident needs and plans care for maximum independence.
• Reviews health and wellness needs and recommends suitability for residence.
• Maintains accurate medication administration records and documentation.
• Updates care plans every 6 months or as required.
• Guides attendants and supervises designated staff.
• Distributes medications per policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates with professionals/families.
• Delivers direct resident care and adheres to infection control protocols.
• Leads by example and supports staff development.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and equipment handling.
• Communicates effectively with all team members.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Documentation

Resident care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) license

Job description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it.

Accountability Objective

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Our RPNs are critical to our communities by supporting people in doing the things that matter most to them while providing a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager, the RPN position is focused on enriching residents lives by ensuring they can make their own choices and lead full lives as independently as they can. Acts as the team leader for resident care and assists in directing RPN in all levels of care.

Background/Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Has obtained a recognized nursing license (RPN licensing) and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, required.
• Previous experience working as an RPN in a health care setting is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language, nurturing excellent human relations with residents, families and other team members.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to evaluate and meet resident care needs, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of the residence.
• Has demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills (i.e. Word and Excel).

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Participates in assessing the needs of individual residents and organizes plan of care to promote maximum resident independence.
• Participates in the pre-move-in and ongoing assessments on the health and wellness needs of individual residents and makes recommendations, as necessary, regarding an individual’s suitability for residence and their needs. Stays up-to-date on services provided and works with residents and their families to meet the residents’ needs.
• Ensures the resident’s file is established, with proper documentation and safe practices related to medication administration processes.
• Updates residents’ plan of care every 6 months, or as required.
• Carries out planned assignments as designated by the Health & Wellness Manager/Director of Care/ Health & Wellness Supervisor, or designate, for effective resident care, taking into account the physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs of the individual.
• Supervises the care given by attendants or designated staff, in accordance with the resident care plans and provides job guidance to general duty attendants.
• Distributes medications and provides treatments to residents in accordance with current and approved standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Answers emergency calls from residents, giving assistance where possible, and contacting professional help and/or family when necessary.
• Provides direct resident care, in accordance with current and approved standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Complies with infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Acts as a leader and helps develop employees to ensure an adequate level of service and job standard are achieved.
• In the absence of a manager, responsible for actioning on any emergency situations requiring immediate attention, should they arise.
• Maintains accurate records of nursing observations and procedures performed. Completes all required reports.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for residents and personnel. Recognizes safety hazards and takes appropriate action.
• Assists with safekeeping of all medication and nursing solutions in the residence.
• Reports all incidents and changes in resident status to Health & Wellness Manager/ Director of Care/ Health & Wellness Supervisor, and subsequent shift as well as completes shift report.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the development of, and implementation of, a plan of care for residents that supports independence.
• Keeps the Health & Wellness Manager informed of staff member performance.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating outcome of specific interventions regularly and offers information or suggestions for improvement.
• Provides ongoing support to co-workers and acts as advocate for residents and families to ensure residents’ rights are protected.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and in accordance with policies and procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, and health and safety regulations.
• Serves beverages and resident meals in dining room, as requested.
• Assists with other duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the residence, including housekeeping and laundry duties, maintains adequate stock of supplies, as required.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff, and good interpersonal relations with residents, families, physicians and other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Health & Wellness Manager/Director of Care/ Health & Wellness Supervisor or delegate.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.