Registered Practical Nurse

POSITION:

Registered Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT:

Multiple clinical areas

CONDITION:

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities

HOURS:

Hours vary according to the position and department.

SHIFTS:

Days, evenings, nights and weekends may be required. Shift lengths vary by department and are subject to change.

WAGE RANGE:

$34.59/hr (Minimum) to $39.02/hr (Maximum)

CLOSING DATE:

October 5,2026

Queensway Carleton Hospital is recruiting Registered Practical Nurses for multiple opportunities across our clinical teams. Applicants may be considered for one or more available positions and may be asked to identify their preferred clinical area during the application process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive, quality patient- and family-centred care to meet the identified needs of patients of varying complexity with predictable outcomes and manageable responses.
• Apply the knowledge, skill and judgment required to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care within the RPN scope of practice and level of competency.
• Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, QCH policies and procedures, and the standards of care applicable to the assigned clinical area.
• Demonstrate QCH values of collaboration, accountability, innovation and respect.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registered Practical Nurse diploma.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams.
• Demonstrated computer competency.

PREFERRED:

• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record.
• Membership in the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario and associations related to a nursing specialty.
• Experience as a preceptor.
• Additional qualifications may be required or preferred based on the clinical area.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Candidates must submit a thoroughly completed application and an updated resume demonstrating that they meet the qualifications outlined in the applicable job posting.

View current RPN opportunities, position-specific details and application instructions on our careers page: https://www.qch.on.ca/Careers

This posting is for an existing position. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.