Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
$40.12 to $40.53 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $40.12 to $40.53 CAD / hour
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Posting Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 29, 2026
Contract Dates: November 16, 2026 to January 3, 2028 (may be extended or end sooner)
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
- 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
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
- One (1) year of Acute Medical Care experience within the last three (3) years
- Continuing education in heart & stroke
- Continuing education in geriatric nursing
- Palliative Care Fundamentals (Level 1)
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and P.I.E.C.E.S certification
HOURS:
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
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
*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 applying nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment. Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a range of acute medical patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold the required RPN qualification, and have current BLS certification. They must demonstrate acute medical nursing assessment and care skills, critical thinking, medication administration including IV medications with an order, basic computer skills, adaptability, professional development, and acceptable attendance and performance; one year of recent acute medical care experience and listed continuing education or certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Practice
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Patient and Family Communication
- Adaptability
- Electronic Patient Records
- Cerner
- Outlook
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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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- RPN Certificate
- Basic Life Support
- Acute Medical Care
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heart and Stroke Continuing Education
- Geriatric Nursing
- Palliative Care Fundamentals
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches
- P.I.E.C.E.S.