Registered Practical Nurse

Job Summary & Requirements NURSING GRADUATE GUARANTEE (NGG) – Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is excited to invite new nursing graduates and Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) to join our exceptional team of nurses! Start your nursing career on the right path with extended orientation, training and support, and opportunities to transition into full-time employment within 12 months! The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program is a Ministry of Health (MOH) funded program that supports new nursing graduates transition into practice by providing them with 12 weeks (450 hours) of full-time employment above staffing complement. Once complete, participating nurses are offered full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within 12 months of their start date. As a participant of the NGG program at RVH, you will have access to: RVH's comprehensive orientation program, including General Hospital Orientation, Interprofessional Orientation and Unit-specific Orientation 12 weeks with a Nurse Preceptor that works directly with you to support your NGG transition into practice period and build on your prior education and experience RVH's Nursing Mentorship Program where you're paired with an experienced nurse who provides support and guidance throughout your first year of nursing, and workshops with other new nurses A 3-day Simulation Workshop to enhance your clinical nursing skills Successful candidates in the NGG 2026-2027 cohort will join our Float Team, which supports multiple units across Rehab/ALC, Acute Medicine, and Surgery. Qualifications Education & Experience: Graduated with a diploma in nursing from an accredited university or college Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) within the last 12 months, in the General Class prior to start date Eligible for the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Membership with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) or other professional nursing associations preferred Consolidation within an acute healthcare facility Competencies: Demonstrated clinical competence in Nursing Practice at the new graduate level Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational skills and effective time management ability Ability to think critically and effectively to prioritize needs in emergency situations Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Reliable and flexible individual to work as part of a diverse work team Motivated, positive, and respectful of others Quality oriented, patient-focused caregiver Open to innovation and change Ability to set priorities and work in a fast-paced clinical environment Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO Please note: Successful candidates must be willing to accept and maintain a full-time position or equivalent of hours for a minimum of six (6) months following completion of the 450 hours within 12 months of start date. This commitment is a requirement of participation in the NGG program. Applicants must also register as a Nursing User on the NGG Portal and apply to RVH postings on the NGG Portal. Learn more about the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program here .

Participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee program to transition into practice through a 12-week orientation and mentorship. Provide nursing care as part of a Float Team supporting Rehab/ALC, Acute Medicine, and Surgery units.

Must be a nursing graduate with a diploma from an accredited institution and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Requires current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and eligibility for the NGG program.

• Extended Orientation • Training And Support • Nurse Preceptor Program • Nursing Mentorship Program • Simulation Workshop

• Time managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Nursing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Emergency Prioritization
• Multi-disciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-focused Care
• Reflective Practice

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level