Registered Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)
Location: Collingwood, ON
Status: Part-Time
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm 
Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 to $35.00

Carecor Health Services is a trusted healthcare staffing and patient care solutions provider committed to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with leading hospitals, long-term care homes, community agencies, and healthcare organizations across Canada. For over 35 years, Carecor has been dedicated to delivering exceptional staffing support and high-quality patient care while fostering rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals.

At Carecor, we value compassion, professionalism, integrity, and excellence in care. Our team members enjoy flexible scheduling, diverse clinical experiences, competitive compensation, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional growth. We are proud to partner with healthcare organizations to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community settings.

Joining Carecor means becoming part of a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities every day.

Summary of Position:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Community Pediatrics provides compassionate, family-centered nursing care to pediatric clients within school and community settings. Working independently and collaboratively with families, school staff, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the RPN supports the health, safety, and well-being of children with medical, developmental, or complex care needs. This role involves providing direct nursing support to a caseload of up to three pediatric students during the school day, ensuring individualized care plans are followed while promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with leading healthcare facilities across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and ongoing health support to up to three pediatric students within a school setting.
• Assess, monitor, and document students' health status, reporting changes in condition as required.
• Administer medications, enteral feeds, treatments, and other nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice.
• Support students with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and specialized healthcare requirements.
• Collaborate with families, educators, school staff, physicians, and community healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond appropriately to medical concerns and emergencies that may arise during the school day.
• Educate and support school personnel and caregivers regarding student-specific care plans and health requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to all regulatory, organizational, and privacy standards.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that promotes students' physical, emotional, social, and developmental well-being.

Job Qualifications

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Pediatric, community, home care, or family-centered care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage community-based assignments.
• Proof of negative TB skin test within 1 year
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

About Us

• For over 40 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.
• Carecor Health Services Ltd.  (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
• Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
• We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.