VACANCY NUMBER:

0000026083

POSITION:

Registered Practical Nurse

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

This posting is for an existing vacancy

DEPARTMENT:

Complex Continuing Care

STATUS:

Temporary Regular Part-Time

(May 17, 2026 to May 15, 2027)

OF POSITIONS:

1

SALARY RANGE:
$37.24 - $38.19

POSTING DATE: 25 March 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:

Unifor

**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge& Skills)

• Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.

• RPN Diploma preferred.

• Current BCLS certification.

• 2 years hospital nursing experience within the past 3 years.

• Experience with techniques of coaching patients to be independent with Activities of Daily Living.

• Certificate in Gerontology

• 1 year Geriatric experience within the past 3 years.

• Catheterization, aseptic techniques.

• Computer Skills – Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk Monitor Pro.

• Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:

• Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products

• Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV management

• Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA

• Familiarity with MDS Chronic Care Assessment Tool preferred.

• Fundamentals in Palliative Care preferred

• Member of RPNAO preferred