DEPARTMENT: SURGERYLOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTSTATUS: PART-TIMEWAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157Reporting to the Manager, Surgical Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively as a member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide care to those patients with a stable and predictable outcome within the defined qualified scope of practice as set out by the CNO.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Ontario College of Nurses registrationTwo years recent acute care nursing experienceMedication Certification and ability to practicePhysical Assessment Course or equivalentCompetency in surgical aseptic technique, urinary catheterization, medication administration, IV therapy, Enteral feeding. POCT, wound care and drain care, PCA, chest tubes, epidural analgesia and monitoring patient receiving blood and blood productsExcellent organizational and patient assessment skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with patients,



families and other healthcare professionalsExcellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skillsCommitment to continuing education and professional developmentParticipation in staff meetings and unit specific projectsRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share AccountabilityAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesComply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environmentPreferredCompletion of PACU nursing course

📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Surgery 442-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound