Registered Practical Nurse (Casual)

Halton Region; Way Village; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region is seeking a Relief/Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join our nursing and personal care team. You will provide frontline support, communicating with residents, staff, families, and physicians, and delivering high-quality customer service in a respectful, homelike environment.

You will participate in medication administration, contribute to care plans, mentor frontline staff, support quality improvement, and promote our CARE philosophy across shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with Healthcare Provider CPR Level C.
• Successful completion of an approved medication course for the RPN.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as collaboration and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple demands with strong decision making skills, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Provision of nursing care in accordance with established standards of nursing practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Services for Seniors policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the assessment and documentation of each resident's health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Provide direction and support to front line staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, physicians and team members.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Provide individualized service and create a “homelike” atmosphere.
• Observe reports and records symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medication as necessary. Responsible for maintaining the security of drugs and narcotics according to applicable policies and legislation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Act as a resident advocate; communicates information about client /resident needs to internal and external agencies, staff, volunteers, families and students as required.
• Recommend changes to nursing practice, care policies and procedures as the need arises.
• Contribute to physician rounds and facilitates Resident Care Conferences.
• Support and promote the “CARE” philosophy and Model of Care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing registration

BLS CPR

Medication course

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Residents' Bill of Rights

POC

PCC

eMAR

Job description

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

Posting ID: 4895

Department: Social & Community Services

Division: Services For Seniors

Pay Range: $40.69 - $42.16 /hour

Job Type: Relief/ Casual

Work Location: Allendale (Milton), Post Inn Village (Oakville), Creek Way Village (Burlington)

Employee Group: OPSEU LTC

Vacancy Status: This posting is intended to build a candidate pool for future vacancies

Posting Date: April 30, 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Job Summary

Participate as a member of the nursing and personal care team, providing front line staff with direction and support. This includes communicating with residents, staff, families and physicians while providing high quality customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of nursing care in accordance with established standards of nursing practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Services for Seniors policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the assessment and documentation of each resident's health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Provide direction and support to front line staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, physicians and team members.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Provide individualized service and create a “homelike” atmosphere.
• Observe reports and records symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medication as necessary. Responsible for maintaining the security of drugs and narcotics according to applicable policies and legislation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Act as a resident advocate; communicates information about client /resident needs to internal and external agencies, staff, volunteers, families and students as required.
• Recommend changes to nursing practice, care policies and procedures as the need arises.
• Contribute to physician rounds and facilitates Resident Care Conferences.
• Support and promote the “CARE” philosophy and Model of Care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with Healthcare Provider CPR Level C.
• Successful completion of an approved medication course for the RPN.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as collaboration and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple demands with strong decision making skills, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.

Preferred

• Demonstrated computer ability and experience using Point of Care (POC), Point Click Care (PCC) and eMAR.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts plus one (1) weekend per month.
• Flexibility in work schedule including shifts and every other weekend is required.
• Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by the first day of employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.