Registered Practical Nurse - Rockwood , Part-Time

Registered Practical Nurse - Rockwood Terrace (Permanent, Part-Time) Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

Join us and help make a difference in healthcare! We are proud to be home to 300+ residents across our three long term care communities. Our team members pride themselves in providing exemplary person-centered quality care. Our “Colour It Your Way” philosophy is our framework and foundation that guides us to ensuring our residents and team members have a positive and rewarding experience.

We are looking for enthusiastic caring individuals who are dedicated and have the desire to be part of a team that enriches the lives of others.

Come join us and be part of our Colour It Care Team.

Rockwood Terrace is recruiting a permanent, part-time (no guaranteed hours) Registered Practical Nurse. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Reporting to the Director Of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation.

The Registered Practical Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of the home that supports the ‘Colour It’ resident led philosophy of care to ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

• Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a RPN;
• Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, the RPN will ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care on the assigned home area(s);
• Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need;
• Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards and County of Grey policies;
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care delivered;
• Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care;
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures; contributes to the development of site specific nursing policies as indicated;

• Follows established job routines for all nursing personnel on a daily basis;
• Adjusts job routines on the assigned home area(s) as necessary to meet resident care needs;
• Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents;
• Liaises with medical staff, nurse specialists, and consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents;
• Utilizes evidence based nursing practice and that will enhance resident care delivery;
• Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner

• Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to nursing and contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action;
• Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned;
• Participates in Nursing Practice meetings on a regular basis and contributes to discussion and planning.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and timely.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment;
• Identifies issues to ensure an adequate inventory of nursing supplies at all times;
• Addresses unit supply issues promptly;
  
  Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.

• Participates in an effective orientation, and performance management process in accordance with County of Grey standards for all employees within the nursing department;
• Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home;
• Models positive working relationships with the union and employee representatives;
• Actively…