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Registered Practical Nurse - Temporary Full Time (Emergency)

@ Headwaters Health Care Centre

Ontario

Full-timeTemporary1+ years experience
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Overview

Headwaters Health Care Centre is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for its Emergency Department on a temporary full-time contract of about seven months. The RPN provides patient and family focused nursing care within their full scope of practice, working independently under medical directives. The hourly rate is $38.21 to $39.01.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient and family focused nursing care in the Emergency Department
  • Practise within full RPN scope under HHCC and CNO standards
  • Work as part of the interdisciplinary health team

Requirements summary:

  • Current RPN certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • 1-2 years recent RPN experience, preferably in emergency
  • CPR, IV and PEARS certifications
  • Ability to work independently under medical directives

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Employer posting date
2026-08-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsRPN certification (College of Nurses of Ontario), IV certification, PEARS, Coronary Care for RPNs

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Headwaters Health Care Centre

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Company size501-1000
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Job description

Competition:

229-26

Department / Unit:

Emergency

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Bargaining Unit:

SEIU

Posting Date:

2026-08-31 0:15

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Emergency Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork

Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Registered Practical Nurse within the Emergency Department.

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care to a patient population with predictable outcomes. As part of the interdisciplinary health team, the RPN will practice within their full scope in accordance with the nursing philosophy and standards set by HHCC, the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Regulated Health Professions Act legislation.

Qualifications:
  • Current Registered Practical Nurse certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • 1-2 years recent RPN working experience (within the last 5 years) on a medicine/surgical unit and/or an Emergency Department required (preference will be given to those candidates with Emergency Department experience)
  • Coronary Care for RPNs
  • IV certification completion
  • Current C.P.R. certification
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification
  • Emergency Nursing Certification for RPN’s preferred
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to practice in a self-directed manner and to work independently under medical directives
  • Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range: $38.21 - $39.01

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy.

*The duration of this temporary contract is approximately seven (7) months*

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

Extra Information

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.



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