Registered Practical Nurse RPN

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for the Seniors’ Health Centre. This part-time, permanent role involves providing excellent patient care, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team, and managing complex health needs. Ideal candidates will possess a Nursing diploma and be registered in Ontario, with at least two years of gerontological nursing experience. Opportunities for professional development are provided, along with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation pay

Hospital Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS) is essential.
• Two or more years of current gerontological nursing experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote residents' health.
• Document care planning and charting according to standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Decisive decision-making

Safety consciousness

Commitment to professional development

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma

Certificate in Gerontology

Job description

Job Details:

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Seniors Health Centre, PT (J0126-0133)
Job Type: Part-Time Permanent
Location: Seniors Health Centre, 2 Buchan Court
Job Category: Nursing
Date Posted: January 16, 2026
Closing Date: January 29, 2026
Salary:$33.69 – $39.01/Hour
FTE:0.4
Reporting Title: Associate Director of Care
Union: SEIU-S
Shifts: Evening, Weekends
Shift Duration:8’s

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Personal Care Services, Seniors’ Health Centre:
Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of resident’s health. You possess clinical competencies to manage a variety of complex, chronic illness and long term care residence. You have the ability to document accurate and concise information for care planning, quarterly summary and incidental charting in accordance with MOH and LTC standards. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, residents, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

• Organized– they embrace the challenge of prioritizing resident care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
• Great Communicators– they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
• Decisive– at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the resident
• Safety Conscious– they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
• Committed– they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
• Demonstrate evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, and patient education

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)
• Current Medication Certificate
• Certificate in Gerontology from a recognized Community College or University
• Knowledge of the Long Term Care Regulations
• Two or more years of current gerontological nursing experience
• Minimum of 6 months in-charge experience
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.This is a Part Time Regular position with 8 hour shifts, evening shifts, including weekends, in the Nursing and Personal Care Services, Seniors’ Health Centre.We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position