Registered Practical Nurse - Various Positions Available

Nipissing University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nipissing University is seeking Registered Practical Nurses for various positions in Thunder Bay. The role involves providing individualized resident care, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have a current nursing certificate and experience in long-term care. Incentives include an $8,000 commitment bonus for a 24-month tenure.

Benefits

Commitment incentive

Employee family assistance program

Employee wellness program

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Knowledge of long-term care legislation.
• Experience in Long Term Care or gerontology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for residents.
• Complete required documentation including care plans and assessments.
• Create a comfortable and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Resident Care

Clinical Skills

Documentation

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Various Positions Available

Employment Type : Graduated Student

Closing Date : July 31, 2025

Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Categories : Professional / Technical

Competition Number : COM-29-25

Job Type : Various

Number of Positions : Several

Salary : CAD $31.77 / Hr. - CAD $32.93 / Hr.

Affiliation : Unifor Local 229

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. It is recognized for its cultural diversity and high quality of life.

The Opportunity

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will assume the team leader role of the Resident Home Area including resident care, staff, and the environment within the RPN scope of practice; providing optimum individualized resident care in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice, College of Nurses of Ontario, and long-term care legislation.

This role reports to the Clinical Manager with the following accountabilities :

• Demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with the Pioneer Ridge vision, mission, and caring philosophy.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care of the residents to meet their physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and social needs.
• Completes all required documentation including assessment, care plans, medical documentation, MDS, and RAI.
• Encourages resident participation and family support in activities of daily living and participates in health promotion.
• Creates a comfortable and safe environment that provides for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence, and individuality.
• Demonstrates clinical skills by promoting and encouraging resident involvement in Activities of Daily Living.

Ideal Candidate

• Current unrestricted certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and proof of current Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Knowledge of long-term care legislation, specifically the Long Term Care Home Act and the Residents Bill of Rights.
• Experience in Long Term Care or gerontology.
• Ability to identify, understand, and meet / exceed the requirements of internal and external customers.

Why Pioneer Ridge?

Pioneer Ridge provides 150 Long Term Care beds and is recognized for its quality of care and services.

Incentives :

Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who join our team and commit to 24 months may be eligible for an $8,000 commitment incentive.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of a dedicated team focused on making a difference.

Benefits :

• Commitment incentive
• Employee family assistance program
• Employee wellness program
• Healthy staffing pattern
• Teamwork and staff appreciation events
• Career progression opportunities

The City of Thunder Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from diverse groups.

Accommodation : Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Privacy : Personal information will be collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and used to determine eligibility for employment.

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Registered Practical Nurse • Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay District, Canada