Posted 13 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Part-Time 2026-19121
@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for its Same Day Surgery unit. The role covers pre-operative and post-operative assessment, patient preparation, mobilization and discharge teaching for surgical patients. The posting requires current Ontario College of Nurses registration and at least one to two years of recent surgical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients physically and psychologically before and after surgery
- Prepare patients for a variety of surgical procedures
- Assist with patient mobilization, transfers and ambulation
- Provide post-operative teaching on recovery and pain management
- Work closely with the RN and surgical team
Requirements summary:
- Current Ontario College of Nurses registration and RPN diploma
- Minimum 1-2 years recent surgical experience
- BCLS certification and Venipuncture IV certification
- Successful completion of physical assessment and medication administration courses
- In-depth knowledge of general and regional anaesthetics
- Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| 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 |
| 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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