Casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Job summary

The RPN provides nursing care to patients registered at Carleton University Health & Counselling Services. Responsibilities include performing medical assessments and supporting students in emotional distress or mental health crises.

Job details

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates. This is a casual position - 3 days/week (approx 20 hours/week), with shifts from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The days in the clinic are flexible. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. This posting will remain active until the targeted number of applications have been received. Job Number: J0926-0171 Job Title: Casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Job Type: Casual Assignment Department: Health & Counselling Services Job Category: Health Services Number of Positions: 1 Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/09/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 02/10/2026 Salary (with Salary Rate): 0.00 - 0.00/Hour Assignment Duration From: 02/11/2026 Assignment Duration To: 29/01/2027 Employee Group Salary Level: 8PE Hours Per Week: 35 Date Position Available: 02/11/2026 About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values. Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Director (Health and Counselling Services), and supervised by the Nurse Supervisor, the primary responsibility of the RPN is to provide nursing care to patients registered to be seen in the Carleton University Health & Counselling Services. Qualifications The incumbent must possess the following qualifications: Must have counselling skills in such areas as sexuality, pregnancy options, travel medicine and the ability to assess and support students in emotional distress or those having a mental health crisis. Experience in emergency techniques must be maintained. Excellent verbal communication skills are essential to promote patient confidence and to obtain patient compliance. Excellent written communication is mandatory to provide accurate medical assessments to physicians, counselling staff and other health care professionals. Considerable flexibility in duties performed and the ability to work under pressure, and to make timely, accurate medical decisions is necessary. Excellent time management skills - important to stay on time with appointments Must possess resourcefulness and initiative. A high degree of discretion is required with respect to confidentiality of patient information. Education And Experience The above is normally acquired through the completion of: Completion of a two year college diploma from an approved Practical Nurse Program with Medication Certificate. Current valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario – this must be maintained each year. Completion of a venipuncture course. Computer literacy: MS Word, EMR, Internet, etc. Minimum five years of experience post-graduation in a variety of hospital/health care settings including a minimum of two years of experience working in an outpatient ambulatory setting in urgent or walk-in care is desired. HR Note Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Health and Safety Requirements This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume. View complete position description View Disclaimer You must login first before attempting to apply for any postion. Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant. Please note your profile includes important screening information.

What you’ll do

The RPN provides nursing care to patients registered at Carleton University Health & Counselling Services. Responsibilities include performing medical assessments and supporting students in emotional distress or mental health crises.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Practical Nurse diploma, a Medication Certificate, and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of five years of post-graduation experience is required, with a preference for two years in an outpatient ambulatory setting.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Counselling
• Emergency Techniques
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Time Management
• Medical Decision Making
• Patient Confidentiality
• Venipuncture
• Electronic Medical Records
• Patient Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education