Registered Practical Nurse Patient Care

Deliver patient-centered nursing care as a Registered Practical Nurse, using therapeutic relationships and culturally sensitive practice within an interdisciplinary team.

This autonomous Registered Practical Nurse supports patients with less complex needs and predictable outcomes. The work includes supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative care. You collaborate with Registered Nurses on elements of care for patients with complex health issues and less predictable outcomes.

• Establish caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Promote health and treat health conditions through nursing care
• Provide culturally sensitive, patient and family-centered care
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses on complex patient care
• Work independently and interdependently within the health care team

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in good standing
• Registered Practical Nursing diploma or active bridging commitment
• Recent Physical Assessment and Medication Administration course completion
• Current BCLS with commitment to ongoing renewal
• Professional judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Apply therapeutic nursing practice, professional judgment, and collaborative care to support patients, families, and health care teams.