Position Number: 245799-67 Position Available: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Regular Full Time Equivalent (0.5 FTE) - this position falls under the FT Collective Agreement and includes advantages.

Department: Surgery - Day Surgery

Union: C.U.P.E.

Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended Tours Rate of Pay: Posting Date: August 4, 2026 Closing Date: August 11, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 11, 2026.

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Qualifications:

- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- Current BCLS certification (Level C)
- Experience in Day Surgery Nursing within the last 2 year required
- Surgical in patient nursing experience within the last 5years preferred.
- Clinical experience with General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, E.N.T., Paediatrics and Orthopaedics patient populations an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to provide patients and families with necessary health teaching.




- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate with the interdisciplinary team as required.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to function in a high-pace workplace
- Demonstrated satisfactory performance and competency of the following nursing skills:
- Competency in performing systems assessment and vital signs
- Comprehensive documentation
- Medication Administration (All routes)
- Establishment and maintenance of aseptic technique, application of sterile dressing, suture and clip removal
- Intravenous management
- Urinary Catheterization and manual irrigation
- Oropharyngeal/Nasopharyngeal Suctioning
- Neurological Assessment
- Cast Care & Reapplication of Skin Traction

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at (phone hidden) ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Day Surgery (Burlington)
🏢 Joseph Brant Hospital
📍 Burlington