Position Number: 245832-67

Position Available: Registered Practical Nurse - this position falls under the Part-Time Collective Agreement.

Status: Casual

Department: Orthopedic Fracture Clinic

Union: C.U.P.E.

Shifts: Days, Evenings

Rate of Pay: $37.15/hr - $39.02/hr

Posting Date: August 7, 2026

Closing Date: August 14, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 14, 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)




- Required 2 years clinical experience within the last 5 years in orthopedic surgery or inpatient surgical supporting Orthopedic patients
- Must have or be willing to obtain (within 6 month of start date) Coronary Care Nursing 1 or equivalent.
- Aseptic and Sterile Technique/Application of Sterile Dressing/Suture & Clip Removal required
- Preference given to applicants that have experience with cast care & reapplication of skin traction
- Preferred experience with measurement, use of ambulation aids, medicated dressings and working knowledge of orthopaedic equipment and supplies, billing for product, triaging for scheduling
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in patient/family teaching
- Demonstrated ability to gather the results obtained from diagnostic/laboratory tests and integrate the findings with the physical assessment
- Demonstrated ability to establish the priority of problems and needs according to actual and potential threats to the patient and reassess changes in status
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in an inter-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources required for effective patient care and discharge planning
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability




- Demonstrated satisfactory performance of the following RPN skills:
- Aseptic Technique/Application of Sterile Dressing/Suture & Staple Removal
- Neurovascular Assessment
- Wound assessment and management
- 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 workplace 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.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Orthopedic Facture Clinic (Burlington)
🏢 Joseph Brant Hospital
📍 Burlington