Registered Practical Nurse - Retirement, Temporary Full Time

Schlegel Villages•Woolwich, ON

17h•CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Village at University Gates Retirement has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join their team. This position is located at 250 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo, ON, and is an unscheduled part-time role with an expected start date of October 19, 2026. The hiring rate for this role is $27.49 per collective agreement/employee association agreement. Schlegel Villages is redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change, emphasizing a life-enriching experience for team members and residents. The organization is family-owned and operated with a mission to provide holistic healthcare in a home environment, promoting optimal health and life purpose for each resident. They are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all individuals are welcomed, respected, and embraced.

Requirements

Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR.
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks. Remains calm and manages stress appropriately.
Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
Have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term. Care Act, 2021, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.
Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
Work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.
Have proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.
Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

Nice To Haves

MDS credentials.
Experience working with people living with Dementia.
Knowledge of the palliative assessments scale.
Comfortable supporting residents and their families during end-of-life care.
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the retirement and long-term care sector (e.g. RAI processes and CIHI, supplies, equipment ordering, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR.
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks. Remains calm and manages stress appropriately.
Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
Have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term. Care Act, 2021, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.
Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
Work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.
Have proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.
Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

Benefits

Competitive salary
Benefits
Significant opportunities for Growth and Development
Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
Extended Health Benefits
Retirement Savings
Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential
Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
A Unique Family Culture