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Director; Primary Care
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Posting Dates: October 5, 2026 to October 11, 2026
Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 to May 2, 2028 (may end sooner or be extended)
Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.
What You Will Be Doing
The RPN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Do you want to learn more about a specific unit or department? Follow the link for details: Hospital Services – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
What You Must Have
The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 to May 2, 2028 (may end sooner or be extended)
Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.
What You Will Be Doing
The RPN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Do you want to learn more about a specific unit or department? Follow the link for details: Hospital Services – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
What You Must Have
- Registered Practical Nurse, currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Practical Nurse certificate or education and experience that allows the RPN to practice at full scope
- Current BLS Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate required
- Fetal Heart Surveillance Certificate required
- Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to acute medical nursing with the ability to work independently, utilizing critical thinking skillset
- Basic computer skills (Outlook email, Cerner, Electronic Patient Record)
- Capability to administer medication inclusive of IV medication administration, with a physician’s order
- Ability to assess, adapt and respond within a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
- Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy
- Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct
- Maternal/newborn/pediatric nursing experience within the last three (3) years
- Preference will be given to the candidate who is able to meet the core competencies to independently work in Pediatrics and Labour/Delivery and/or Special Care Nursery
The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
- This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
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Responsibilities
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families while assessing health needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Provide acute medical nursing care across patient populations, using specialized knowledge and judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Requires current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, an RPN certificate or equivalent qualifications, current BLS certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, and Fetal Heart Surveillance certification. Candidates must demonstrate acute medical nursing assessment and care skills, critical thinking, medication administration capability, adaptability, and ongoing professional development; recent maternal, newborn, or pediatric experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Evaluation of Patient Care
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Practice
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Adaptability
- Electronic Patient Records
- Cerner
- Outlook
- Maternal and Newborn Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
Benefits
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid Vacation
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Health and Wellness Program
- Onsite Social Worker
- Yoga and Mindfulness Sessions
- Access to Walking Track, Exercise Circuits, and Hospital Gym
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- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- BLS Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Fetal Heart Surveillance
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Record
- Outlook
- Maternal Nursing
- Newborn Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Labour and Delivery
- Special Care Nursery
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Patient and Family Care