Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Vacation & Benefits

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Onsite gym & track

Yoga & Mindfulness

Job summary

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our acute medical unit. The role focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships, assessing needs, and delivering patient-centered care.

You will work within a collaborative team, utilizing Cerner and EPR, and participate in ongoing professional development. This posting reflects our commitment to quality care and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse currently registered in good standing with CNO.
• BLS certified and eligible to practice at full scope.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate acute medical care.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Cerner, EPR).
• Ability to administer IV medications with physician order.
• Adaptable to changing environments; committed to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent attendance per STEGH policy.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Assess health needs and plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Work within department to support patient care and safety.
• Maintain documentation and patient records.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Cerner/EPR

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license (CNO)

BLS Certification

Job description

Posting Dates:August 26, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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 Acute Medical Care experience within the last three (3) years
• Palliative Care Fundamentals (Level 1)
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and P.I.E.C.E.S certification

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

*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization