Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Jobs and Shifts in Ontario

Staffy is an on-demand marketplace where Registered Practical Nurses pick up shifts on their own terms. Choose when you work, set your own rate and only see shifts that match it, and get paid in days, not weeks. You decide which shifts you take and which clients you work with.

What you’ll earn

RPNs on Staffy earn $35 to $45 per hour, and sometimes more depending on the role. You set your own rate and only see shifts that match it.

What you’ll do

• Provide nursing care within the RPN scope of practice
• Deliver safe, resident-centred care in your assigned home areas
• Ensure the safekeeping of controlled drugs and narcotics
• Protect each resident’s privacy, dignity, and independence
• Take part in care planning and follow each resident’s care plan
• Work with the charge nurse, families, and the wider care team

Common client requirements

Requirements are set by each client and vary by facility, province, and shift. For these shifts, clients commonly ask for:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the provincial health regulatory college
• Current First Aid with CPR
• Experience with geriatric care preferred; dementia and behavioural support an asset
• Basic computer proficiency for on-site documentation
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• A criminal background and vulnerable sector check, where required by the client

The exact checks and documents depend on the client and facility. The app shows what each shift requires.

Where you’ll work

Staffy RPN shifts run across hospitals, long-term care homes, and retirement homes in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Sudbury, the GTA, and wider Ontario. Single shifts, recurring shifts, and longer assignments may be available near you.

How Staffy works

• Download the Staffy app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
• Create your profile and complete the onboarding steps shown in the app
• Add your credentials and documents. Requirements vary by client, facility, province, and shift type
• Browse open shifts, review the details, and request the ones you want

Also known as

RPN shifts on Staffy are also searched as registered practical nurse, practical nurse, and nurse.

FAQ

How much do RPNs earn on Staffy?

RPNs on Staffy earn $35 to $45 per hour, set their own rate in the app, and only see shifts that match it. Earnings are paid in days, not weeks.

Do I need to be registered to pick up RPN shifts?

Requirements are set by each client and vary by facility, province, and shift. Clients commonly ask for current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with your provincial health regulatory college, plus First Aid with CPR and a background check where required. The app shows what each shift requires.

How fast can I start working RPN shifts?

Onboarding is often quick. Once your profile and the documents a shift requires are in order, you can request that shift. Timing depends on the client and the checks each shift needs.

Where can I find RPN jobs in Ontario?

Staffy lists RPN jobs and shifts across hospitals, long-term care homes, and retirement homes in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Sudbury, and across Ontario. Single shifts, recurring shifts, and longer assignments may be available near you.

What is Staffy?

Staffy is a Canadian on-demand marketplace that connects independent healthcare workers with clients posting shifts. Clients set the requirements for each shift. Staffy provides the platform and onboarding. It is not a staffing agency. You work as an independent contractor and choose which shifts you request.

Start picking up RPN shifts on your terms. Download the Staffy app, create your profile, and start requesting shifts.

Download the Staffy app: Google Play | App Store

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