First seen by our source: 7 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse
@ Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie, Ontario
Overview
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for its Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Inpatient, a 40-bed unit. The RPN provides nursing care to stroke and medicine patients, including during Surge Level 3 when they may be assigned across several clinical areas. Candidates need a current CNO certificate of registration and an RPN diploma.
Responsibilities:
- Provide quality patient care to stroke and medicine patients
- Work within CNO standards and hospital policies
- Support the organization-wide Surge Plan for Surge Level 3
- Collaborate with the interprofessional care team
Requirements summary:
- RPN diploma or equivalent to practise at full scope
- Current CNO certificate of registration
- Medication administration course and current BCLS
- Membership in a professional nursing association
- Computer literacy in current software applications
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CNO Certificate of Registration, BCLS, Medication Administration Course |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Registered Practical Nursing |
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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 1001-5000 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 38 |
The Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Inpatient is a 40 bed unit that oversees the acute care needs of patients that have had a stroke, and as soon as they are ready and appropriate for rehabilitation, moves them right into the intensive rehabilitation program. The unit provides best practice stroke care and follows evidence-based clinical pathways. The unit uses evidence-based screening tools, techniques, and equipment to develop each patients' needs and functional goals. The team consists of physicians, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care assistants, dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge planner, social worker, a respiratory therapist, a speech language pathologist, a chaplain, unit clerks, and volunteers. Each member has a specific role to play to ensure seamless integration of care and together, they strive to provide exceptional care to each patient and family.
As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation. The role will be assigned to support the organization-wide Surge Plan for Surge Level 3. The reporting department will be Integrated Stroke, however these roles will be utilized to care for medicine patients assigned to beds in multiple clinical areas within RVH.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
• Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Computer literacy in current software applications
You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:
• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care
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