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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn rpn in Ontario is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.93 and $59.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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RN stands for Registered Nurse and RPN stands for Registered Practical Nurse (sometimes called Licensed Practical Nurse in some regions). Both are regulated healthcare professionals who provide nursing care, but RNs have more extensive education and a broader scope of practice compared to RPNs. RNs typically handle more complex patient care and can work in a wider variety of healthcare settings, while RPNs often focus on more stable patient situations. The specific responsibilities and education requirements for each role vary depending on the province or state.

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Infographic showing various Rn Rpn job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,251 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Cognitive Support Unit (A6)

Baycrest

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$38.41 - CA$39.02/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)

Apotex 6

  

Posting Number: 10091

Position Type: Temporary Part-time

Length: Up to 12 months 

Shift Type: Day, alternate weekends (subject to change) 

Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours, 8 hrs/shift

Union: SEIU Service

Hourly Pay Rate: $38.41 - $39.02

Date Posted: July 29, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 10, 2026 

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary

Apotex 6 is a Cognitive Support Unit. Residents residing on this floor are living with a wide range of cognitive and physical changes to their abilities – from mild to severe cognitive impairment and from ambulating independently, to being wheel-chair bound.

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with RN provides sound clinical knowledge and skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge
  • Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RPN’s scope of practice
  • Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
  • Performs client assessments
  • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to develop and revise the individualized care plan

Qualifications

  • Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required
  • Experience in Long-Term Care, clients in day programs or residents in a Long-Term Care and Community Setting preferred
  • Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
  • Certificate in Dementia Care preferred
  • Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferred 
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills – including MDS/RAI, Point Click Care, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
     

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