Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Job summary

Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, conducting assessments, monitoring vital signs, assisting with treatments, and documenting clinical observations. Collaborate with healthcare teams and patients’ families, support care plans, promote infection prevention and safety, and respond to changing patient needs.

Job details

Company Description Superior Staff it Inc. is a recruitment, staffing, and workforce solutions firm that has been supporting organizations since 2017. The company partners with employers across healthcare, industrial, mining, skilled trades, administration, and professional sectors to build reliable and effective teams. Beyond traditional staffing, Superior Staff it Inc. collaborates with clients to identify workforce gaps, develop talent pipelines, and streamline hiring processes. Their services include direct hire placement, temporary and contract staffing, temp-to-hire solutions, workforce planning, and credential verification. Based in Northern Ontario, Superior Staff it Inc. supports employers across Canada by providing talent and tailored workforce strategies that promote long-term growth and operational success. Role Description The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role is a full-time, on-site position located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. The RPN will provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing assessments, monitoring vital signs, and documenting clinical observations in accordance with applicable standards and policies. The role includes collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, supporting care plans, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and caregivers. The RPN will assist with treatments and procedures, promote infection prevention and safety practices, and ensure accurate charting and reporting. The position also involves responding to changing patient needs, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to a respectful, inclusive, and patient-centered care setting. Qualifications Valid RPN license in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory body (e.g., CNO) and eligibility to practice in Ontario. Demonstrated clinical skills in medication administration, patient assessment, wound care, and infection control. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple patients, and adapt to changing clinical situations. Proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer skills for documentation and communication. Experience in acute care, long-term care, community health, or similar healthcare settings is an asset. Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, confidentiality, and inclusive, culturally sensitive care. Diploma in Practical Nursing or equivalent, with current CPR/BLS certification; additional relevant certifications are considered an advantage.

What you’ll do

Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, conducting assessments, monitoring vital signs, assisting with treatments, and documenting clinical observations. Collaborate with healthcare teams and patients’ families, support care plans, promote infection prevention and safety, and respond to changing patient needs.

Requirements

Requires a Practical Nursing diploma or equivalent, a valid RPN license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Ontario, and current CPR/BLS certification. Candidates should demonstrate clinical skills, effective communication, electronic health record proficiency, adaptability, and a commitment to ethical, safe, confidential, and inclusive care; relevant healthcare experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Wound Care
• Infection Control
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation
• Electronic Health Records
• Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Communication
• Workload Prioritization
• Patient Safety
• Confidentiality
• Culturally Sensitive Care

Job areas

• Healthcare