Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide comprehensive, quality patient- and family-centered care for patients with varying levels of complexity and predictable outcomes. Practice safely and in accordance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and the values of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and respect.

Job details

POSITION: Registered Practical Nurse DEPARTMENT: Childbirth Out-Patient Clinics CONDITIONS: Part-time (0.27 FTE) HOURS: Approximately 20.0 Bi-weekly Hours SHIFTS: Days , 4 hours per shift (subject to change) WAGE RANGE: $35.28/hr (Minimum) to $39.80/hr (Maximum) CLOSING DATE: October 12,2026 RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides comprehensive, quality patient and family centered care to meet the identified care needs of patients of varying complexity but with predictable outcomes and manageable responses. Has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide safe, evidence-based nursing practice within his/her level of competency and comply with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, QCH Policies and Procedures, as well as the standards of care appropriate to his/her area of clinical practice. Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect REQUIREMENTS: Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario RPN Diploma Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate, Breastfeeding course, and Newborn Assessment Skills Current 1 year experience in Postpartum nursing Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in the English language Ability to work effectively within the nursing and inter-professional team Demonstrated computer competency PREFERRED: Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record Membership in RPNAO, certifications and associations related to nursing specialty Current Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC) Experience as preceptor/mentor This posting is for an existing position. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive, quality patient- and family-centered care for patients with varying levels of complexity and predictable outcomes. Practice safely and in accordance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and the values of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and respect.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold an RPN diploma, and have current BCLS, NRP, breastfeeding, and newborn assessment qualifications. The role requires at least one year of postpartum nursing experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and computer competency.

Listed skills

• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient- and Family-Centered Care
• Evidence-Based Nursing
• Postpartum Nursing
• Newborn Assessment
• Breastfeeding Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Computer Competency
• Clinical Documentation
• Precepting and Mentoring

Job areas

• Healthcare

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