Posted 4 days ago
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, RPT
@ Niagara Health
Port Colborne, Ontario
Overview
Niagara Health is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse (RPT) for a regular part-time role in its Urgent Care Centre at the Port Colborne site, working to full scope of practice. The work covers direct patient care, medication administration, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring and discharge facilitation, across two or more sites. The posting states hours of 45 per pay period, 1000-2200, and a wage of $37.972 to $39.970 per hour.
Pay:
$39.97 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, competent nursing care in the Urgent Care Centre
- Administer medications and initiate and manage IV therapy
- Perform cardiac monitoring and physical assessments
- Educate patients and families and promote health and wellness
- Document care and facilitate patient discharges
Requirements summary:
- Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS certification
- One year of RPN experience at full scope of practice
- Recent emergency environment clinical experience
- Cardiac monitoring and interpretation knowledge
- IV therapy and IV pump proficiency
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 45 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Practical Nurse registration (College of Nurses of Ontario), BCLS |
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Niagara Health
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Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time.
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Niagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. We believe every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives. Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians, volunteers and patient partners who provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region. In addition to operating one of the busiest emergency medicine programs in Ontario, we have regional centres of excellence in mental health and addictions, as well as cancer, cardiac, kidney, children’s health, and women’s and babies care. With the third-oldest population in Canada, we are also placing an increased focus on care for older adults. Niagara Health is one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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- 1200 Fourth Ave., St. Catharines, ON L2S 0A9, CA
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- Niagara Health
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Niagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. We believe every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels us to continually improve care and make a difference in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | St. Catharines, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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VACANCY NUMBER: 44843PS REPOST
JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, RPT
STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: URGENT CARE CENTRE
LOCATION: PORT COLBORNE SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 45 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; 1000-2200
POSTING DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2026
CLOSING DATE: 09 NOVEMBER 2026
UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $37.972 TO $39.970 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating with other healthcare team members. The incumbent must be able to perform to the full extent of their scope of practice. The objective of the Registered Practical Nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. Must be willing to work at two or more sites.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Current BCLS certification
o One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting
o Recent related clinical experience in an Emergency environment in the last two years
o Current medication administration experience within the last two years
o Knowledge and experience with cardiac monitoring and interpretation
o Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment
o Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the last two years
o Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy Initiation and use of IV pumps
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
o Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a collaborative total patient care model
o Demonstrated commitment to patient and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness
o Evidence of accurate, timely and appropriate documentation according to best practice guidelines and CNO standards
o Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient discharges
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Consistent and regular attendance required
Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to [email protected]
This position is an existing vacancy at Niagara Health. No artificial intelligence is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. If you believe you have encountered or applied for a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent Niagara Health, please contact [email protected]
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
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