Registered Practical Nurse - Community Support Services (Casual)

CUPE JOB POSTING

C / 25-72 & 73

POSTING DATE : November 27, 2025

DEPARTMENT : Community Support Services

POSITION : Registered Practical Nurse - Casual

Two (2) Positions

SHIFTS / HOURS : 12 / 8 hr. shifts

Must be available to work all shifts

Days / Nights / Evenings (Includes Weekends)

RATE OF PAY : Start 9 months 18 months

$36.55 $37.21 $38.16

Purpose :

To assist with the provision of therapeutic social / recreational activities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), medication administration, day and overnight monitoring and behavior interventions for Adult Day Program and Overnight Stay Program participants (which includes frail elderly, dementia, mental health and acquired brain injury population).

Key Accountabilities and Success Criteria :

• Document treatment protocols and medications administered, unusual incidents, near misses, advice given to client or caregiver and any other pertinent information on client chart
• Assist in maintaining a safe physical and psycho-social environment.
• Assist the Overnight Stay Team and Clinical Resource Worker with the completion of day program client profiles and care plans
• Assist with the implementation and organization of client Instrumental Activities of Daily living; Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Participate in meal preparation and in recreational activities
• Comply with St. Joseph's Health Centre’s Privacy policy based on PHIPA principles.
• “Trouble shoot” for staff, participants, families, and physicians.
• Promote and support ongoing staff professional development.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, established standards outlined in the “Standards of Nursing Practice” from the College of Nurses of Ontario  Provide support and assistance during staff absences.
• Administer medications as prescribed by participant’s physician and requested by participant’s family and maintain an accurate record in MAR.
• Assess participant’s ability to ambulate and perform lifts and transfers, assist participant with ambulation as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interventions with participants exhibiting responsive behaviours, communicate and document outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide direction to other team members.

Qualifications and Skills :

If you feel you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, and would like to be considered for this position, please submit your job application online here :