JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 8, 2026
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Hospice Peterborough
Peterborough (ON)
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- Location
- Peterborough (ON)
- Salary
- $28.64 to $33.20 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- Ensure infection control
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Palliative care
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan