Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Day Care Contract
FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.50 FTE
Union Status: CUPE 815
Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): As indicated within posting
Employment Status: Temporary Part-time
Department: OT Surgical Day Care
Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year
Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and setting that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
The Surgical Day Care team requires a Registered Practical Nurse with strong surgical experience to assist with the operational growth within the surgical program.
Functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient-focused care in the outpatient environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with other health care professionals in the planning and implementation of care for a wide variety of surgical cases.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire
Recent experience with ophthalmology pre and post op preferred




Experience with orthopedic patients, especially total joint replacements, strongly recommended
Knowledge of pain management preferred
Experience with Acute Pain Service
Experience with regional anesthesia (peripheral nerve blocks and spinals)
CVAD experience preferred
Recent surgical experience in a day surgery environment required – pre and post-op care (including orthopedic same day total joints)
Strong skills in IV insertion preferred
Required skills include aseptic technique, wound care, ostomy care, CBI care, foley catheter insertion and management, IV care and management, including blood product administration and monitoring
Experience in medication administration
Organized and an ability to work in a team environment
Self-directed
Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
Caring, compassionate and patient and family-centred
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
Functions independently within scope of practice
Maximizes utilization of resources
Evidence of continuing education/learning
Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
Basic computer skills - Order Entry module of Meditech required
Familiarity with Smarttrack (OR Manager) preferred
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required




The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with excellent communication skills with a clear patient focus; a person to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days & Evenings, Various rotating shifts; 8 hour shifts(subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary: $36.08 to $39.02 per hour
Date Posted: August 27, 2026
Internal Applications Due By: September 3, 2026
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Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Day Care (Ontario)
🏢 Halton Healthcare
📍 Ontario