Posted 3 months ago
Registered Practical Nurse
@ Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Spark Lifecare is hiring Registered Practical Nurses as independent contractors to provide one-to-one in-home nursing care for clients in Kanata and Ottawa, including those transitioning from hospital to home. Work includes general Ottawa opportunities with flexible scheduling and a dedicated Kanata client Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The regular rate is $40 per hour, rising to $42 per hour for the Kanata client match.
Pay:
$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home nursing care to clients in Kanata and Ottawa
- Support clients transitioning from hospital to home
- Provide wound care and complex medical support
- Collaborate with clients and care team
Requirements summary:
- RPN licence and CNO registration
- Valid BLS/CPR Level C certification
- Professional liability insurance
- Smartphone with a data plan
- Experience working with individuals in the community
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | RPN, College of Nurses of Ontario registration, BLS/CPR Level C, Professional Liability Insurance |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Spark Lifecare
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Full company description
Welcome... To a place where imagination becomes possibility. A place where limits are discarded, boundaries are broadened, passions are discovered, challenges are overcome, and lives are transformed. Spark connects you to a local community of skilled and passionate caregivers. We match our clients to people fully committed to helping them live happier and healthier lives. Our goal is to move our clients beyond surviving with their needs, and help them thrive with: * Respite Care * Companion & Attendant Care * Depression & Anxiety Support * Developmental & Disability Support * Rehabilitation Support * Gerontology & Senior Care * Therapeutic Mentoring * Special Needs Tutoring * Acquired Brain Injury Support * Occupational Therapy * Physiotherapy * Psychotherapy * Yoga Therapy * Massage Therapy * Case Management * Nursing * Social Work * Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) A spark is something that ignites, catalyzes, inspires. We are your spark. Come and ignite your life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,292
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 110
- Reported office locations
- 10 Florence St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0W7, CA
- Cornwall, Ontario, CA
- Kingston, Ontario, CA
- Brockville, Ontario, CA
- Toronto, Ontario, CA
- Quinte West, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Nursing and Residential Care
- Other recorded names
- Spark Lifecare
- Specialties
- Therapeutic & Traditional Respite Services
- Disability Support Services
- Senior Support Services
- Rehabilitation Support Services
- Motor Vehicle Accident Services
- and Personal Care Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Welcome... To a place where imagination becomes possibility. A place where limits are discarded, boundaries are broadened, passions are discovered, challenges are overcome, and lives are transformed. Spark connects you to a local community of skilled and passionate caregivers. We match our clients to people fully committed to helping them live happier and healthier lives. Our goal is to move our clients beyond…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Therapeutic & Traditional Respite ServicesDisability Support ServicesSenior Support ServicesRehabilitation Support ServicesMotor Vehicle Accident Servicesand Personal Care Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
| View page |
Registered Practical Nurse
Independent Contractor
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Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.
Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Our clients are lovely individuals seeking nursing care in Kanata and the Ottawa area. After experiences such as trauma, complex medical diagnoses, surgeries, or wound care, they are looking for support as they transition from hospitals to home and/or enjoy their life at home with high-quality in home nursing support. Our clients have a wide range of interests, everything from animals, to conversations, to cars and mechanics, and everything in between!
You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are passionate about helping people, are reliable, love working in a team, are registered as a RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have experience working with individuals in the community.
HOURS
We are currently recruiting Registered Practical Nurses for two opportunities:
- General Ottawa opportunities with flexible scheduling options available.
- A dedicated client in Kanata requiring support Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RATE OF PAY
The regular rate is $40 per hour.
The Kanata client file includes an additional $2 per hour bonus, bringing the rate to $42 per hour for the RPN who is successfully matched with this client.
Requirements:
- Valid BLS/CPR Level C certification
- Smartphone with a data plan
- RPN License and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Professional Liability Insurance
Assets:
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Drivers License G class with access to a vehicle
Why Join Spark Lifecare?
Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.
Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at: www.sparku.ca
Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team.
Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process.
Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.
Check us out at: www.sparkcares.ca
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