Posted 6 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse, Specialized Geriatric Services
@ St. Joseph's Health Care London
London, Ontario
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Overview
St. Joseph's Health Care London is hiring a full-time job-share Registered Practical Nurse for Specialized Geriatric Services at Parkwood Institute Main in London, Ontario. The role provides rehabilitation-focused nursing care to frail elderly and musculoskeletal patients across geriatric, musculoskeletal and amputee units. The posting states a pay range of $39.96 to $40.37 per hour and that the hire must be available for all shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centred rehabilitation nursing care
- Apply and document the nursing process
- Administer medications and manage pharmacology
- Work across geriatric, musculoskeletal and amputee units
- Participate in teaching and research activities
Requirements summary:
- Valid College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- Valid CPR certificate
- Successful nursing competency test
- Experience with musculoskeletal, geriatric and amputee rehabilitation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- French proficiency considered an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | College of Nurses of Ontario registration, CPR certificate, Phlebotomy certification, IV starts certification |
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St. Joseph's Health Care London
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
Job description
Specialized Geriatric Services
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Job Share
Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour
We require a skilled Registered Practical Nurse to provide patient centered care with a rehabilitation focus for a diverse population of clients including the frail elderly and patients of all ages with a musculoskeletal diagnosis. Specialized Geriatric Services includes the: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit, Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, and Amputee Rehabilitation Unit.
The 30-bed Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, 20 bed Musculoskeletal Unit, and 6 bed Amputee Unit are part of Specialized Geriatric Services. We provide comprehensive geriatric assessment and management as well as an intensive rehabilitation program. Our patients are typically admitted from acute care and participate in our program for approximately 10 days to 6 weeks. Upon discharge, our patients commonly return to independent living in the community. As an integral part of an expert health care team, this is an exciting opportunity for clinical learning and skill development.
The successful candidate may be required to work anywhere within the program and must be available for all shifts. It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
Essential Qualifications
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Job Share
Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour
We require a skilled Registered Practical Nurse to provide patient centered care with a rehabilitation focus for a diverse population of clients including the frail elderly and patients of all ages with a musculoskeletal diagnosis. Specialized Geriatric Services includes the: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit, Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, and Amputee Rehabilitation Unit.
The 30-bed Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, 20 bed Musculoskeletal Unit, and 6 bed Amputee Unit are part of Specialized Geriatric Services. We provide comprehensive geriatric assessment and management as well as an intensive rehabilitation program. Our patients are typically admitted from acute care and participate in our program for approximately 10 days to 6 weeks. Upon discharge, our patients commonly return to independent living in the community. As an integral part of an expert health care team, this is an exciting opportunity for clinical learning and skill development.
The successful candidate may be required to work anywhere within the program and must be available for all shifts. It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
Essential Qualifications
- Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Valid CPR certificate
- Successful completion of a nursing competency test
- Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
- Experience and knowledge of the care of patients requiring musculoskeletal rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation and amputee rehabilitation
- Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
- Demonstrated ability in following RPN full scope of practice
- Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize day to day responsibilities suitable for a fast-paced clinical environment
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Proficiency in French would be an asset
- Certification for phlebotomy and IV starts
- Previous experience working with individuals demonstrating responsive behaviours and/or current certifications (GPA, P.I.E.C.E.S., etc)
- St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
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