Registered Practical Nurse - Community Nursing

Qualicare, Whitby; Cobourg, Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care organization is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for community nursing in the Port Hope/Cobourg area. The role involves providing nursing care to clients under RN supervision, ensuring their clinical stability and daily health needs are met. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of clinical experience and must be in good standing with the CNO. Compensation ranges from $30 to $34 per hour for employees and $38 to $42 per hour for contract assignments. Flexible work schedule and opportunities for advancement are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• RPN with a minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in community, rehabilitation, or complex care preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home nursing care aligned with care plans.
• Support medication administration and monitoring.
• Observe, document, and report changes in client condition.
• Collaborate with RN Care Coordinators and clinical leadership.

Skills

In-home nursing care

Medication administration

Clinical monitoring

Collaboration with clinical teams

Education

RPN in good standing with the CNO

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Community Nursing (WSIB)

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Community Nursing

Location: Port Hope/Cobourg

Status: Contract / Part-time / Full-time (assignment-dependent)

About Qualicare Durham Region

Qualicare Durham Region is a nurse-led, CARF-accredited home care organization expanding its clinical services under a new Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) contract. We provide professional, recovery-focused care to injured workers who require in-home services across the Port Hope/Cobourg area.

Role Summary

RPNs provide hands-on nursing care to WSIB clients in the home, supporting clinical stability, safety, and daily health needs under RN oversight.

Extended or continuous care assignments (3–24h) are structured as employee roles in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home nursing care aligned with care plans
• Support medication administration and monitoring
• Observe, document, and report changes in client condition
• Collaborate with RN Care Coordinators and clinical leadership

Qualifications

• RPN in good standing with the CNO
• Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
• Community, rehab, or complex care experience preferred
• Reliable transportation

Compensation

• $30–$34/hour (employee)
• $38–$42/hour (contract)