Ontario RNs and RPNs

Daisy_08, BSN, RN · Feb 15, 2013

I know north bay just layed off a bunch of nurses, most RPNs. If you are willing to go anywhere, then apply everywhere. Witness if you want a real change then Northern nursing would be it. You would apply with the government. Bayshore(home care company) is always recruiting for rural areas too.

Trishrpn80 · Feb 16, 2013

Trishrpn where in north are you?.

I kust moved south to Moose Factory from Attawapiskat lol (both are on james bay coast)

I have enjoyed my time up here and there is always a need because ppl come here and then leave.. It is isolated.. Less in moose factory because we have a train system..

If u r single and looking for an adventure.. Come on up.. :)

witness2012 · Feb 16, 2013

This sounds like a real adventure . I hope there is food stores there I love food more then anything !

browneyedgirl1122 · Feb 25, 2013

Well, it depends on how much time you have on your hands. If you have young kids then you may want to go for the RPN instead of the RN. With the RN program there is more opportunity and the pay is better, however, I am told that the scope of the RPN practice will be openning up more in the future. I guess, the RPN title is new and what RPN are permitted to do in health care settlings is constantly changing so health care facilities do not alwasy keep up with the new times. It also depends on where you are, if you are in a big city, then generally the hospitals do not keep up with the RPN practice and only hire RNs. In smaller cities however, RPN are utilized to their full scope since RNs are not always as accessible in rural areas. At this point, I would go with the RN program if you are accepted and if not go with the RPN program. And, if you do not get into either than maybe up your highscool marks or try the PSW program (they always take last min applications). I am in my pregrad of the RPN program right now and I was just accepted to the RN bridging program. I applied becauce I would like more opportunity in the hospital.

loriangel14, RN · Feb 25, 2013

The title RPN is not new.I work with RPNs that graduated over 20 years ago.Where I work the only area with no RPNs is ICU and dialysis.We are utilized in our full scope as recognition of our skills, not because they can't find an RN.

Insomniac-88 · Mar 8, 2013

I'm an RPN in Ontario. Graduated in the winter of 2011 and had a few job offers a couple of months later in February of 2012. Passed my CPNRE and started working in March of 2012. I'm currently making $29.61/hour in lieu of benefits.

brithoover · Mar 8, 2013

I'm an RPN in Ontario. Graduated in the winter of 2011 and had a few job offers a couple of months later in February of 2012. Passed my CPNRE and started working in March of 2012. I'm currently making $29.61/hour in lieu of benefits.

Wow that is really high! You must have found yourself a great spot!

loriangel14, RN · Mar 8, 2013

I make that as well.

Insomniac-88 · Mar 11, 2013

Wow that is really high! You must have found yourself a great spot!

My base rate is $25 and change but I get 14% in lieu of benefits which brings me to $29.61.

It's the standard rate of pay for the most part where I am. I know of 4 surrounding hospitals that pay the exact same here in Southern Ontario.

brithoover · Mar 12, 2013

My base rate is $25 and change but I get 14% in lieu of benefits which brings me to $29.61.
It's the standard rate of pay for the most part where I am. I know of 4 surrounding hospitals that pay the exact same here in Southern Ontario.

I forgot how awesome benefits in lieu are! I wish I had them instead of my benefits!!

Fiona59 · Mar 12, 2013

I forgot how awesome benefits in lieu are! I wish I had them instead of my benefits!!

Say that when you need a root canal and a crown or new glasses, or you kids need braces. It's amazing how quickly you recoup what you paid.

vintage_RN, BSN, RN · Mar 12, 2013

Do any nursing jobs in Ontario have benefits? Every posting I see is +14% in lieu of.