Registered Practical Nurse - St. John's Rehab: A4 Musculoskeletal/Short Term Active Reconditioning Rehab Programs - Regular Full-Time - 2026-18444 (2026-18444)

Job summary

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, residents, and families, and provide culturally sensitive nursing care to support health, functioning, and rehabilitation. Work independently and collaboratively with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team to care for patients with both predictable and complex health needs.

Job details

Summary Of Duties The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients, residents and their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. The RPN provides excellent patient and family-centered nursing care to patients with less complex health needs and more predictable outcomes in a culturally sensitive manner. The RPN also works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes. The RPN is an autonomous professional who works independently and interdependently as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. Qualifications/Skills Current registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice Diploma in RPN required, or currently bridging towards a diploma with a commitment to complete within 2 - 3 years of hire Recent successful completion of a Physical Assessment course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire Recent successful completion of a Medication Administration course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire Current BCLS and commitment to ongoing renewal Membership in RPNAO preferred Previous clinical experience relative to the patient population the unit serves preferred Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, their families, other health care team members and the community Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner Ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities Ability to collaborate effectively with RNs, RPNs, physicians and other members of the health care team. Effective verbal / written communication skills. Committed to ongoing professional development

What you’ll do

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, residents, and families, and provide culturally sensitive nursing care to support health, functioning, and rehabilitation. Work independently and collaboratively with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team to care for patients with both predictable and complex health needs.

Requirements

Requires current, unrestricted registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and an RPN diploma, or a commitment to complete a bridging diploma within two to three years. Candidates must have or commit to completing physical assessment and medication administration courses within six months, maintain current BCLS, and demonstrate sound judgment, communication, prioritization, collaboration, and commitment to professional development; relevant clinical experience and RPNAO membership are preferred.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient-Centered Care
• Family-Centered Care
• Nursing Care
• Physical Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Basic Life Support
• Professional Judgment
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patient Care Organization
• Prioritization
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Rehabilitation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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