Registered Nurse, Surgical Day Care

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Day Care Unit. This full-time, temporary position demands a nursing diploma, valid Ontario registration, and experience in surgical care. Candidates will provide perioperative care and engage in teaching and research activities. Proficiency in French is preferred. The anticipated salary ranges from $40.24 to $57.68 per hour, with job responsibilities set in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year of recent adult acute surgical experience or surgical daycare experience within the last three years.
• Demonstrated IV skills, used within the past two years.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative patient care in the preoperative and postoperative phases.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities.

Skills

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Demonstrated strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently & within a team

Proficiency in French

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Posting # 55870 - [ ONA ]

Registered Nurse, Surgical Day Care - 1 position

Surgical Day Care
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until March 17, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work

St. Joseph's Hospital is a unique ambulatory hospital that specializes in minimally invasive, same-day and short-stay surgery. We also provide our patients with comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and follow-up care. The Surgical Day Care Unit is a fast-paced unit that provides perioperative patient care in the preoperative and postoperative phases of the patients' surgical experience. Perioperative services ensure competent pre-screening, admission, post-surgery, and inpatient care. Our surgical services include orthopedics, urology, general surgery including breast care, ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck) and Gynecology.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• One year of recent adult acute surgical experience or surgical daycare experience within the last three (3) years.
• Demonstrated IV skills, used within the past two years
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced out-patient environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently & within a team environment
• Demonstrated expertise in decision making, critical thinking and clinical problem-solving
• Self-directed individual with leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Administration of BDC drugs
• Certification in venipuncture

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date: November 06, 2025
Submission deadline: November 12, 2025

Stacy Kearns, Human Resources