Deliver pre-operative and post-operative patient care as a Registered Practical Nurse with surgical experience and strong clinical assessment skills. Support patients at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

This RPN role focuses on physical and psychological assessment, surgical preparation, recovery instruction, and discharge care. Success requires recent surgical experience, excellent prioritization, communication, organization, and computer skills. The nurse adapts to changing, stressful conditions while providing physical assistance and promoting Client-Centred Care in a clinic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare patients undergoing a variety of surgeries
- Perform physical and psychological patient assessments
- Provide post-operative recovery and pain-management teaching




- Assist patients with transfers, mobilization, and ambulation
- Collaborate closely with the RN and other providers

Requirements:

- Current Ontario College of Nurses registration
- RPN diploma, BCLS, and recent surgical experience
- Completed Physical Assessment and Medication Administration courses
- Venipuncture IV certification with phlebotomy skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities under stress

Use surgical nursing knowledge, communication, and prioritization skills to provide organized, client-centred care throughout the surgical journey.

📌 Surgical Care Registered Practical Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Toronto