Posted 2 months ago
Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)
@ The Royal
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The Royal is hiring a full-time (1.0 FTE) Registered Practical Nurse for its Nursing Resource Team, floating to all hospital units as required. The work involves delivering direct patient care, medication administration and technical nursing skills across units. The posting names a CNO registration requirement and a comprehensive benefits package including HOOPP pension.
Responsibilities:
- Float to all hospital units as required
- Provide direct patient nursing care
- Administer medications and perform technical nursing procedures
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients
- Work within the interdisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Practical Nursing from a recognized program
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- CPR/AED certification within 2 years
- C.P.I. Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training
- English level A- mandatory, bilingual an asset
- Two years psychiatric/mental health nursing experience preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | College of Nurses of Ontario registration, CPR/AED, C.P.I. |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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The Royal
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Nebraska |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 60 |
About the Role
Nursing Resource Team
As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.
Qualifications
- Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
- Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
- CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
- Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
- Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
- Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
- Basic computer skills required
Preferred:
- Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
- Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques
Language Requirements
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
Benefits
At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:
- HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
- Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
- Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally—today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.
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