Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery and Active Rehab (C5)

Job Number: J1026-0701

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery and Active Rehab (C5)

Department: Inpatient Surgery & Active Rehab

Job Type: Casual

Action Required:

Convert an existing position

Job Category: Nursing

Union: ONA

Open Positions: 2

Date Posted: November 6, 2026

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Hours of Work:

Position Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) on the Surgical Unit (including Surgical Short Stay) provides patient-centered nursing care to individuals requiring general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, ENT, rehabilitation, and short-stay peri-operative care. Practicing in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Hospital policies, and Patient Care Services guidelines, the RN delivers safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed care within the Surgical Unit. The RN demonstrates clinical leadership, critical thinking, and accountability while contributing to patient safety, continuity of care, quality improvement, and collaborative practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Meets the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses and practices in accordance with Hospital and Patient Care Services polices and procedures.
- Organizes, implements, and evaluates nursing care plans to meet the assessed needs of assigned patients across the surgical program.
- Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and utilizes critical thinking to assess changes in patient status (complexity, stability), initiating consultation, escalation, or transfer of care (including referral to CCRT) as required.




- Provides direct nursing care including medication administration, wound management, pre- and post-operative care, patient monitoring, and coordination of care.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional team to coordinate care, support safe transitions, and promote positive patient outcomes.
- Monitors patient care, workflow processes and outcomes and participates in quality improvement initiatives to optimize care delivery.
- Provides patient and family education related to surgical recovery, rehabilitation, medications, and health maintenance.
- Monitors patient care, workflow processes and outcomes and participates in quality improvement initiatives to optimize care delivery.
- Utilizes human and material resources effectively and responsibly.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, audits, performance improvement activities, and supports the organizational Quality Improvement Plan.
- Assumes responsibility for patient safety and contributes to a culture of safety.
- Functioning in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures.
- Provides leadership and support to team members and performs the Charge nurse role when assigned.
- Participates in the orientation, mentorship and support of recent team members and students to the unit
- Collaborates with external education partners to support student learning experiences.




- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, participation in in-services, and self-assessment of professional development needs.
- Participates as a member of the interprofessional team, promoting effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, healthcare team members and community agencies. Encouraging referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Assists in maintaining established standards of care through individual performance, participation in hospital committees, and engagement in quality improvement and patient flow initiatives.
- Maintains awareness of current developments in nursing practice and relevant legislation, including the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- Promotes effective communication and collaborationwithin and across departments.
- May be utilized in other patient care areas during a shift based on patient care needs and operational requirements.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

Education

- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required; CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) will be accepted as an equivalent.
- Completion of Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) training, preferred
- Completion of a skin integrity and wound care course, preferred
- Completion of Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) training, preferred
- Completion of Canadian Nurses Association Certification- Medical/Surgical is considered an asset.
- Completion of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing course is

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