Registered Practical Nurse
City of Thunder Bay
Registered Practical Nurse
City of Thunder Bay
Municipal government delivering services and development
Where Your Care Matters. Your Growth is Supported. And You Belong.
At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your work directly enhances lives and strengthens our community. As the region’s medical hub, Thunder Bay offers a rare combination of purpose, stability, and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
That includes Pioneer Ridge, the City’s municipally operated long-term care home, where your well-being, growth, and impact matter every day. We invest in your future through comprehensive benefits, a secure pension, and meaningful career development opportunities. You’ll also enjoy life in a city known for its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community.
Join us and discover how fulfilling a nursing career can be when you have the time, support, and resources to truly make a difference.
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Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day
As a Registered Practical Nurse at Pioneer Ridge, you’ll be part of a skilled and compassionate team of over 200 staff supporting 150 residents in a warm, home-like setting. Pioneer Ridge is proud to be a recognized Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario and accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services, reflecting our deep commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.
Our person-centred approach is supported by high staff-to-resident ratios, well above sector norms, giving you the time and resources to deliver personalized, dignified care every day.
You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment where appreciation is part of the culture. From BBQs and luncheons to everyday recognition, your contributions will be valued. Whether you are early in your career or highly experienced, you’ll join a team where your skills, compassion, and presence make a real impact on residents, families, and colleagues.
How You’ll Help Residents Live Well
As an RPN, you’ll take play an essential role in delivering high-quality, resident-first care, while continuing to strengthen your clinical and supervisory skillset, within the Resident Home Area, supporting care delivery, staff, and the overall environment. You’ll provide individualized care in accordance with professional and legislative standards, and Pioneer Ridge’s vision, mission, and caring philosophy.
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What You Can Count On With Us
We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first:
What You Bring to the Team
Ready to bring your skills, compassion, and heart to a team where you can truly make a difference? Join Pioneer Ridge and discover a nursing career that offers purpose, support, and the opportunity to grow.
Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.
General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
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Municipal government delivering services and development
City of Thunder Bay helps residents by providing essential municipal services and promoting economic development, education, tourism and international goodwill through its network of sister cities. It maintains parks, clean drinking water, waste management, transportation, and other services, all guided by a strategic plan to meet the future needs of the community. The city differentiates itself by its strong emphasis on affordable living (ranked top for affordability in a major housing survey), commitment to a clean, green, and beautiful environment, and by being one of the best-run cities in Canada. The goal is to improve quality of life, diversify the economy, protect the environment, and sustain safe, affordable neighborhoods while leveraging its regional strengths and international partnerships to attract opportunities for residents and businesses.
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