Description
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Complex Care & Developmental Services
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Status: Full-time (preference) and Part-time Opportunities
A leading charitable healthcare organization dedicated to supporting a largely pediatric population with complex medical needs and developmental disabilities is seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to join its compassionate and highly skilled team. It’s the kind of place that stays with you, a place filled with strength, resilience, and small moments of joy that remind us why nursing is not just a profession, but a calling.
The Opportunity
The RPN will play a key role in providing person-centred, holistic care within residential and community settings for clients who may be reliant on life-sustaining technology. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, the RPN will ensure the delivery of safe, dignified, and high-quality care that promotes health, well-being, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care in alignment with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and organizational policies.
- Provide direct support in daily living activities, medication administration, and therapeutic or recreational programming.
- Assess client needs, develop and evaluate care plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with families, guardians, and healthcare professionals to design and implement individualized care plans.
- Participate in staff training, mentorship, and leadership support as required.
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Support emergency staffing requirements and flexible scheduling to meet client care needs.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 2–3 years of experience providing care to medically complex clients, ideally those requiring technology-assisted interventions (e.g., tracheostomy, G-tube, central lines, home ventilation).
- Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse (CNO).
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and empathy in a residential or healthcare environment.
- Completion of specialized pediatric training (e.g., SickKids Learning Institute or McMaster Connected Care) is an asset. This would be provided for all employees and is incredible training.
Why This Role is Compelling
- Join one of Ontario’s most respected complex-care organizations, recognized for innovation, compassion, and quality.
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of clients and families while working within an inclusive and supportive team culture.
- Contribute to a mission-driven environment focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Work in a fully accredited organization committed to best practices and continuous improvement.
- Salaries aligned with ONA standards, adjusted for years of experience since Canadian
certification. - Opportunity for comprehensive RRSP contribution matching up to 7%, with flexibility for the employee
contributions.
To Apply:
This search is being managed confidentially by Oxford + Richmond Inc., a retained executive search firm. Interested applicants are invited to express interest by contacting:
Mike Graham
Principal & Client Partner, Executive Search
mike@oxfordandrichmond.com
416-949-1562
