Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
3- month FT contract
Ottawa Rotary Home – Ottawa, Ontario
Nursing at the Ottawa Rotary Home offers a unique alternative to traditional hospital-based roles. Our nurses work in supportive, home-like environments providing care to children and adults with physical disabilities and complex medical needs across our respite and supported living programs.
This role is well suited for nurses who enjoy relationship-based care, value autonomy, and are looking for a practice setting that is different from acute care or institutional environments.
Why Nurses Choose Ottawa Rotary Home
- Consistent scheduling and stable hours
- Full orientation and hands-on training provided
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- High level of autonomy in your nursing role
- Varied and engaging clinical experiences
- Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with individuals
- Practice in a community-based, person-centered setting
- Work that has a direct impact on individuals and families
Current Opportunities
3 month FT contract
(12-hour shifts, 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
- Overnight shifts,
- Rotation across children’s respite, adult respite, and supported living programs
- Well suited to nurses who enjoy variety and dynamic support environments
Role Overview
Registered Practical Nurses at the Ottawa Rotary Home are fully integrated members of the support team, working collaboratively with Developmental Support Workers to provide holistic, person-centered care.
This role combines nursing knowledge with active participation in daily supports. Nurses share in the responsibilities of the home environment while also applying their nursing expertise to health monitoring, clinical decision-making, and the care of individuals with more complex medical needs.
Work Environment
This position is based in home-like support settings. The pace, routines, and interactions differ from acute care environments, with a strong emphasis on continuity, relationship-building, and individualized support.
Nurses working in this setting are comfortable adapting to varying daily routines and contributing to a collaborative, person-centered environment that reflects the nature of respite and supported living programs.
Qualifications
- Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Current CPR Certification
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Financial Incentive for Eligible Nurses
New graduates, nurses returning to practice, or nurses newly registered in Ontario may be eligible for the $25,000 Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN)
Eligibility criteria are established by Health Force Ontario. Visit www.healthforceontario.ca for details.
Equity and Accessibility
The Ottawa Rotary Home is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the AODA.
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person – Ottawa, Ontario
Pay: From $30.59 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work 12-hour shifts, including overnight shifts and weekends?
- Do you have experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, or in community/support settings?
Licence/Certification:
- registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (required)
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
