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OPSSUP27-2026-07-01 Registered Practical Nurse
Salary
Start: $36.53 | 1 Year: $37.01 | 2 Year: $37.57 | 3 Year: $38.16
Competition Number
OPSSUP27-2026-07-01
Posting Date + Time
2026-07-01 - 11:30 AM
Closing Date + Time
2026-07-07 - 11:59 PM
Job Category
Registered Practical Nurse
Description
Position Summary
Practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team, under the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, Accreditation Canada, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care and policies of Deep River & District Health (DRDH).
Position Relationships
Reports directly to the Manager of Clinical Services of the area they are assigned to. Collaborates with staff, physicians, families and residents/patients, as well as external care providers to deliver care in response to the identified needs of patients and residents.
Duties:
- Practice as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide quality clinical care and teaching to patients, residents, and their families.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse, and be a member in good standing required.
- Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education and relevant experience.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Course or equivalent preferred.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate preferred.
- Education and training related to dementia and geriatric care preferred: included but not limited to Montessori, restorative care approaches, palliative care, etc.
- Recent clinical experience in an acute, primary, or long term care setting.
- Experience leading interdisciplinary teams preferred.
- Experience supervising and directing the care of unregulated health care providers.
- Knowledge of LTC policies/legislation on assessment and care planning processes.
- Knowledge of current trends in nursing and health care required.
- Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills and holistic assessment skills required.
- Knowledge of applicable legislative and hospital/program policies required.
- Exceptional Attendance required.
- Must agree to adhere to the standards of behaviour of the organization.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.
Positions are based onsite in Deep River, Ontario.
Please note: All DRDH applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, all applicants must provide government issued documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
