Posted 29 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse (Surgery - Inpatient Surgery)
@ Toronto East Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Toronto East Health Network is hiring a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for inpatient surgery. The role provides patient- and family-centred nursing care, including IV initiation, medication administration and wound care, within the surgery health service, including extended day surgery.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and care for surgical inpatients
- Start IVs and perform venipuncture
- Administer medications and manage PCA and pain control
- Provide wound care
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and healthcare team
Requirements summary:
- RPN diploma with current CNO registration
- BCLS and Medication Administration certificates
- Two years of surgical experience within the last three years
- Demonstrated IV initiation skills
- Ability to work in all surgery areas, including extended day surgery
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BCLS, Medication Administration Certificate |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Registered Practical Nursing |
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Toronto East Health Network
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Position Overview
Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences. The role is guided by codes of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as with effective communication in partnership with patients and families and other health care providers.
Education
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma with current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Medication Administration Certificate (for RPN) required.
- Completion of physical assessment course or a willingness to complete within 6 months of obtaining position.
Experience
- 2 years surgical experience (within the last 3 years) required.
- Demonstrated ability in IV initiation, and venopuncture preferred.
- Knowledge of PCA and pain management an asset.
- Knowledge of current techniques in wound-care an asset.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles required.
- Maintains competence relative to current practices.
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of patient focused care.
- Excellent organizational, communication, observational and interpersonal skills.
-Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting.
- Motivated to pursue educational goals.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the Surgery Health Service (skills & abilities considered) Including T6Extended Day Surgery
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and SafetyAct of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
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