Locations: Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residence; Orchard View Gardens Retirement Residence; Centennial Place (Millbrook, ON); Moira Place (Tweed, ON); Station Place (Havelock, ON)
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Shifts: Various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Pay Disclosure:
- Retirement Residences: $29.63 – $30.07 per hour
- Long-Term Care Homes: $28.86 – $35.23 per hour
Starting rate, wage progression, and premiums are determined by the applicable collective agreement.
Incentives:
- Moira Place & Centennial Place: Signing Bonus up to $10,000 (for eligible new hires)
- Potential eligibility for $25,000 CCPN Grant (via Health Force Ontario)
About AON
At AON’s Retirement Residences and Long-Term Care Homes, our caring and highly skilled teams promote family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents. With a strong reputation for quality care, we are committed to Care in everything we do. Join our team and make a meaningful difference every day.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) and/or Assistant Director of Care (ADOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides professional nursing care and supports the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered services.
The RPN plays a key role in implementing Care Plans, delivering hands-on clinical care, and supporting and supervising care staff to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective care in accordance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Assess and monitor resident needs; assist in developing and updating Care Plans
- Provide hands-on nursing care, including medication administration and treatments
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required
- Communicate changes in resident condition to RNs, DOC, physicians, and SDMs
- Apply restorative care principles and responsive behaviour strategies
Care Monitoring & Documentation
- Ensure care delivery aligns with established Care Plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing observations and interventions
- Complete required reports, including incident and regulatory documentation
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise and support PSWs and other care staff
- Promote a collaborative, respectful team environment
- Participate in training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives
Communication & Customer Service
- Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Communicate effectively across departments and with external care providers
- Deliver compassionate, resident-focused care that supports dignity and independence
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Follow infection prevention and control practices and workplace safety standards
- Comply with all applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
- Participate in emergency response and safety programs
Qualifications
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), in good standing (or eligibility)
- Strong knowledge of medication administration practices
- Experience in geriatric, retirement, or long-term care settings considered an asset
- Knowledge of responsive behaviour programs (e.g., PIECES, GPA) is an asset
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Compassionate, resident-focused approach with sound clinical judgment
Why Join AON?
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Commitment to quality, resident-centered care
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Additional Information
This posting is used to build an ongoing talent pool for opportunities across multiple sites. Vacancies at unionized locations will be posted internally in accordance with the applicable collective agreement before external applicants are considered.
We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our hiring process—every application is reviewed by our team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.86-$35.23 per hour
Work Location: In person
