Posted 15 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Full-Time 2026-19082
@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for its Same Day Surgery unit on a regular full-time basis. The role covers pre-operative and post-operative assessment, patient preparation and recovery teaching, and physical patient care in a fast-paced surgical setting. Candidates need current Ontario College of Nurses registration and at least one to two years of recent surgical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Pre- and post-operative physical and psychological assessment
- Patient preparation and instruction for a variety of surgeries
- Post-operative teaching on recovery and pain management
- Physical assistance with patient mobilization, transfers and ambulation
Requirements summary:
- Current Ontario College of Nurses registration and RPN diploma
- 1-2 years recent surgical experience
- BCLS certification
- Venipuncture, IV and phlebotomy skills
- Physical assessment and medication administration courses
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Nurses registration, BCLS, Venipuncture IV certification, Phlebotomy |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 457 |
Summary of Duties
- We are seeking an experienced RPN with current surgical experience, including pre-operative
- and post-operative assessment, and dischargeexperience. The individual
- must have strong clinical assessment skills and organizational abilities to provide a high level of patient care in theimmediate pre-operative and post-operative phase.
- The primary responsibility of the RPN includes physical and psychological assessment, instruction and preparation of patients undergoing avariety of surgeries.
- The RPN should have an ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment
- And be able to provide physical assistance with patient mobilization, transfers and ambulation.
- The RPN will be responsible for providing post-operative health teaching on recovery and pain management. The Same Day RPN must supportthe philosophy of Person- Centred Care and the Mission Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely withthe RN and other
Qualifications/Skills
- Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
- Diploma in RPN mandatory
- Current BCLS certification required
- Minimum 1-2 years recent surgical experience required
- Successful completion of Physical Assessment course
- Venipuncture IV certification and phlebotomy skills required
- Successful completion of Medication Administration course
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and ability to prioritize in a stressful environment required
- Excellent computer skills required
- In-depth knowledge of the effects of General and Regional Anaesthetics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Proven ability to promote Client Centered Care in a clinic environment
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