Licensed practical nurses Jobs in Peterborough, ON

About the Opportunity:

RhynoCare is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in Long Term Care facilities in Peterborough, ON. You will be hired and onboarded with RhynoCare as an Independent Contractor.

At RhynoCare, we're committed to your success. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and ongoing support so you can focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional care.

Position Overview

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being and comfort of all patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing and personal care in accordance with CNO standards, organizational policies, physician orders, and resident care plans.
• Apply evidence informed decision making and professional judgment to support residents' physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
• Ensure family and resident centered and respectful care. promoting dignity, autonomy, and resident choice in all interactions.
• Support safe and timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. ensuring clear communication and coordination with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintain accountability for the secure administration, control, and safekeeping of all medications and treatments, including narcotics, in compliance with legislative and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating leadership and guidance to PSWs, and other staff as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies, initiating interventions and following established protocols.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement and continuous learning, identifying and reporting risks and incidents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rhynocare's mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care by upholding the values of discipline, integrity, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Provide care that is guided by innovation, respect, and a dedication to supporting healthier, more fulfilling lives for all individuals.

Requirements

• Current and active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work various shift lengths (8 or 12 hours), as required by the facility schedule
• Able and willing to work in different units within a healthcare facility based on staffing needs
• Reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts, in line with RhynoCare's attendance and cancellation policy.

Compensation

• Pay: $45 - $50/ hour (depending on experience and assignment)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, disabilities, and protected veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.