Registered Practical Nurse; Homecare – NF

Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for assessing, planning, and providing patient care interventions in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the goals of the Hospital to Home (H2H) program. The RPN delivers clinical care to patients transitioning from hospital to home, including Emergency Department patients, inpatients designated as Alternate Level of Care (ALC), or those at risk of becoming ALC, who require professional services related to optimization, restorative, reactivation, or rehabilitation care.

Working within a standardized and integrated care model, the RPN supports timely hospital discharges, continuity of care, and reduced ALC pressures while involving patients, families, and significant others through the principles of health promotion and quality improvement.

• Graduate of an R.P.N. Certificate Program.
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as Registered Practical Nurse.
• Must have valid license and provide a good driving abstract.
• Must have own vehicle and valid insurance.
• Must be willing to provide in-home care.

• Provides patient-centered nursing care in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and organizational policies.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for assigned patients within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with the Patient Care Manager, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners to support patient care and program goals.
• Supports continuity of care and safe transitions from hospital to home, including discharge planning and arranging community supports.
• Performs nursing procedures and clinical duties while maintaining patient safety and quality care standards.
• Acts as a patient advocate and develops supportive relationships with patients and families.
• Communicates effectively through verbal, written, and electronic documentation.
• Participates in patient care conferences, care planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality and adheres to professional standards and organizational procedures.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and best practice standards.
• Assists with orientation, education, and mentorship of staff and students.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, care coordination, and rehabilitation/reactivation knowledge.

$36.29 – 39.02. In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement