Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient Surgery, 2Main
- 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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Original job description
Posting Dates: October 27, 2026 - November 2, 2026
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 surgical experience within past three (3) years
- Wound care proficiency
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and use nursing knowledge and judgment to assess health needs. Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a range of inpatient populations in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold an RPN certificate or equivalent qualifications, and have current BLS certification. They must demonstrate acute-care nursing assessment and care-planning skills, critical thinking, medication administration including IV medications, basic computer skills, adaptability, and ongoing professional development; recent surgical experience and wound-care proficiency are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Evaluation Of Patient Care
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Surgical Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Practice
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Therapeutic 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, Stretching, And Mindfulness Sessions
- Walking Track, Exercise Circuits, And Hospital Gym
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College Of Nurses Of Ontario
- BLS Certification
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Inpatient Surgery
- Surgical Experience
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Patient Care Evaluation
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Record
- Outlook
- Professional Development