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Registered Practical Nurse Opportunities

@ Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Kenora, Ontario

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is hiring Registered Practical Nurses across its departments for casual, part-time and full-time roles. The work covers emergency, ambulatory care, acute adult medicine, pediatrics, medical/surgical and mental health and addictions. Shifts are 11.25 hours on days, evenings, nights and weekends, paid $39.0669 to $41.4351 per hour under the CUPE 1781 Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide nursing care to patients across hospital departments
  • Work 11.25-hour shifts on days, evenings, nights and weekends
  • Care for patients in emergency, acute medicine, pediatrics and mental health

Requirements summary:

  • Registered Practical Nurse credential
  • New graduates from eligible programs welcome
  • Indicate preferred practice area when applying

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-01-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentNursing & personal care
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsRegistered Practical Nurse
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Wellness

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Job description

Job Type

If you are an RPN interested in opportunities with our organization but do not see a current posting that aligns with your preferred practice area, or if you are still exploring where you may be the best fit, we encourage you to apply to this posting. Your application will be reviewed and considered for current and future RPN opportunities.

This posting is not for a vacancy. This posting may be used to fill casual opportunities or other permanent or interim vacancies, including part-time and/or full-time positions.

Those considered successful candidates may also be placed on an eligibility list for future consideration

Hours

Consist of 11.25-hour shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Subject to change as per operational requirements

Classification

RPN

Department

Various Departments

Salary

$39.0669 to $41.4351 per hour

As per CUPE 1781 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Description

We welcome applications from new and upcoming graduates from eligible programs who are eager to launch their careers and grow with our team.

If you are an RPN interested in opportunities with our organization but do not see a current posting that aligns with your preferred practice area, or if you are still exploring where you may be the best fit, we encourage you to apply to this posting. Your application will be reviewed and considered for current and future RPN opportunities.

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is actively seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) throughout the hospital. We offer opportunities in a variety of areas such as emergency, ambulatory care, acute adult medicine, pediatrics, acute medical/surgical and mental health and addictions. To learn more about our programs, please click here.

Values

COMPASSION: We are empathetic, sensitive and understanding to the unique needs of our patients. their families, our staff and our communities.

COLLABORATION: We are stronger together, working as a team and with our partners to improve the health of our patients.

EXCELLENCE: We are committed to quality care and service excellence for every patient. We stay current on evolving science and share our expertise.

INTEGRITY: We are committed to honesty, confidentiality, confidentiality and trust. We act in a professional and ethical manner to best meet the needs of our patients, their families, our staff and our communities.

RESPECT: We embrace the strength in our diversity and treat patients, families, staff and partners with dignity. We value each individual and bring trust to every relationship.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

For full-time positions:

  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
  • Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and voluntary custom options
  • Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
  • Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
  • Relocation and accommodation packages and support
  • Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

For casual and part-time positions:

  • Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
  • A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
  • Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

Please review each description through the below links. When applying, please indicate the area(s) you are interested in being considered for.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.

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