Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Apotex 3

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a temporary full-time position. The RPN will provide quality client-centered care to residents requiring specialized support and collaborate with the healthcare team to manage their care needs. Successful candidates must be registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with a focus on mental health support. Competitive hourly pay and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Health and dental benefits

Healthcare Pension Plan enrollment

Employee Assistance Program access

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing from CNO is mandatory.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is essential.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Provide client-centered care.
• Collaborate on individualized care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Current registration from College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS certificate

Tools

MDS/RAI

Point Click Care

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Baycrest Long-Term Care has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)

Apotex 3

TEMPORARY FULL TIME, EVENING

Position Type: Temporary Full-time

Contract: 12 months

Shift Type: Evening, including alternate weekends (subject to change)

Compensation

Hourly Pay Rate: $37.56 - $38.16

Bi-Weekly Hours

30 Hours

Hours of Work: 8hrs / shift

Posting Number: 9334

Date Posted: October 22, 2025

Internal Closing Date: October 31, 2025

Union: SEIU Service

Location: Apotex 3

Unit: mix of Physical support, Transitional Behavioural Support and Mental Health Units

Summary: The residents on these units need a specialized environment and a specialized care team to help manage their activities of daily living. This work area is an ideal setting for those wanting to understand ageing and the cognitive or mental health changes or major issues present in this population.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• In collaboration with RN provides sound clinical knowledge and skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge
• Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RPN’s scope of practice
• Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
• Performs client assessments
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to develop and revise the individualized care plan

Qualifications include but are not limited to

• Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (AED) is required
• Experience in Long-Term Care, clients in day programs or residents in a Long-Term Care and Community Setting preferred
• Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
• Certificate in Dementia Care preferred
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills – including MDS/RAI, Point Click Care, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Additional Benefits

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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