Halton Healthcare

Registered Practical Nurse

Halton Healthcare • $84K — $87K *
Oakville, ON L6H 0A5In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Successful completion of an approved medication course for the RPN
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple demands with strong decision-making and organizational skills
  • Understanding of the Residents' Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards by the Ministry of Long Term Care
  • Preferred: Demonstrated computer experience with Point of Care (POC), Point Click Care (PCC), and eMAR

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care following established standards and protocols
  • Assess and document residents' health status consistently
  • Assist in developing and evaluating individualized care plans
  • Guide and support front-line staff in delivering care
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Administer medications securely and responsibly
  • Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexibility in work schedule, including shifts and weekends
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Focus on creating a homelike atmosphere for residents
  • Engagement in quality improvement and risk management activities
Full Job Description
To be considered for interview, you must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed by your local municipal police within the last 6 months or proof of application.

Posting ID: 5488
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range: $40.69 - $42.16 /hour
Job Type: Temporary > 1 year
Contract Duration: Up to 1 YearHours of Work:
Work Location: Post Inn Village Long Term Care Facility - 203 Georgian Drive, Oakville
Employee Group: OPSEU LTC
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: September 21, 2026
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026

Applicants within the bargaining unit will receive first consideration.

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.
  • 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
  • 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 Vulnerable Sector Check by the first day of employment.
  • Current (obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test or Quanti-FERON-TB Gold plus test by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:
  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
  • Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
  • Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
  • If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.


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