Registered Practical Nurse

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

Posting ID: 2675 - This recruitment is for an existing vacancy.
Department: Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home
Division: Nursing
Position Type: Part Time Casual
Work Location Requirement: Fully On-Site/In-Person
Work Location: Wellington Terrace; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.
Work Hours: Must be available to work one weekend per four-week period, one weekday per week, and one on-call shift every two weeks. Must also be available to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights) including weekends and holidays; flexibility of hours may be required.
Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 11/26/2026

The following includes some of the principal responsibilities for this role and is intented to provide an overview of the position. The full scope of responsibilities is outlined in the complete job description.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will represent Wellington Terrace at all times by ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct and demonstrating the County of Wellington’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace where every person is respected.

Reporting to the Registered Nurse (RN), the Registered Practical Nurse has a basic foundation of knowledge of practice in clinical practice, decision-making, critical thinking, research and leadership. The Registered Practical Nurse provides resident care, including administration of non-judgmental medications, in collaboration with and under the direction of Registered Nurses at Wellington Terrace. The Registered Practical Nurse provides daily work direction and instruction to staff, as directed by the RN.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies the fundamental principle of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 in the operation of the home.
• Advocates, promotes, facilitates, and provides best possible care for residents.
• Reports to the Director of Care, or designate, any member of the interdisciplinary team, volunteer, or family member whose actions or behaviours towards residents are unsafe or unprofessional, including physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and/or financial abuse following the regulations set out in the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Takes responsibility for errors when they occur and takes appropriate action to ensure resident safety.
• Attends all team meetings when possible and reads all minutes of meetings not attended.
• Attends all annual mandatory in-services.
• Participates in Wellington Terrace quality improvement initiatives and monitoring groups as assigned.
• Collaborates with resident/family and care team to provide professional practice that respects resident’s rights.
• Creates plans of care that will address resident needs, preferences, wishes, and hopes.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner, while providing leadership to the neighbourhood team.
• Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for residents according to Wellington Terrace nursing policy and procedures, and standards of care and practice.
• Demonstrates leadership, delegates appropriately, and provides supervision and direction to the Personal Support Workers and to other members of the neighbourhood team.
• Coaches neighbourhood team members in the moment and completes follow-up documentation, forwarding the documentation to the Director of Care and Resident Care Manager.
• Communicates regularly with resident’s POA/SDM to provide updates and discuss consent for treatment.
• Prepares and administers prescribed/routine medications and treatments according to policy and procedures and safe medication practices. Identifies risk and applies critical thinking to deviance from standard practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current certification of registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse through the College of Nurses of Ontario, currently requiring the completion of a post-secondary diploma in Practical Nursing.
• One to three years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse, preferably in long-term care.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in infection control and the delivery of quality dementia, palliative and end of life care, pain management and evidence based practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and foster a respectful work environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and resident documentation software.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.

Pay Range: $41.25 - $48.26 (2026 Non-Union Compensation Grid).
Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.
Medical Responsibility Time: One day for every 1,000 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days annually.
Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent; increases based on length of service.

The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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