The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay
has a rewarding opportunity for
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.
Watch this video to experience life as an employee at Pioneer Ridge: Life at Pioneer Ridge
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.
- Commit to resident safety and quality care that reflects Pioneer Ridge’s values and standards
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care that supports physical, emotional, psychological, cultural, spiritual, and social needs
- Complete accurate documentation, including assessments, care plans, medical records, MDS, and RAI reporting
- Encourage resident participation and family involvement in daily living and health promotion
- Foster a respectful, safe, and supportive environment that promotes dignity, autonomy, and personal choice
- Promote independence by encouraging active participation in daily activities
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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:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (full-time positions)
- OMERS pension plan for a secure future (optional for part-time and casual)
- Up to $8,000 RPN Commitment Incentive (after completing 4160 hours)
- Up to $25,000 Community Commitment Program for Nurses (click CCPN)
- Up to $10,000 Northern Top-Up Grant (click CCPN)
- Up o $10,000 Northern Relocation Grant (if eligible) (click CCPN)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and a voluntary leave purchase plan (full-time positions)
- Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and leadership development, including certification support
- Flexible scheduling and the option to pick up additional shifts
- Wellness and family support programs
- A respected, accredited care environment that embraces the Butterfly Model of Care
What You Bring to the Team
- Current unrestricted certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Knowledge of long-term care legislation, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Residents’ Bill of Rights
- Experience in long-term care or gerontology preferred
- Strong ability to understand and meet the needs of residents, families, and colleagues
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.
Click the Apply button above today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy
The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.
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:
- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks
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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