Unit Summary The Surgical Team at the Juravinski Hospital provides peri-operative care to a critical and acute adult patient population.

In this exciting and dynamic environment our team supports tertiary and regional programs providing both inpatient and same day surgery and is the host hospital for the Regional Cancer Centre.

Position Summary The Registered Practical Nurse in the Same Day Surgery Unit and Outpatient Surgery participates in providing Peri-operative care for adult patients in accordance with the job description and competencies for registered practical nurses.

Schedule Work Hours days, evenings This position is temporary until August 2027 Qualifications 1.

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 2.

Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, IV skills including access, management and administration, transcribing physician orders 3.

Current Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR course Diploma or equivalent 4.

Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates 5.

Recent experience (2 years) adult surgical skills 6.

Completion of a nursing physical assessment course with certificate 7.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover workplace 8.

Evidence of commitment to professional practice 9.

Demonstrates interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills 10.

Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identification 11.

Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skill 12.



ECG Cardiac Monitoring Certified (HGH Site) Guidelines Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period.

All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee''s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada