Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE)

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health care organization is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide care for mothers and newborns in the Childbirth and Children’s Centre. The candidate must have a Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses, experience in maternal child care, and various required certifications. This full-time position includes working 12-hour shifts and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in maternal child required.
• Breastfeeding course required (or commitment to complete within 3 months of employment).
• RPNAO membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for mothers and their newborns in Antepartum and Postpartum.
• Promote patient/family centered care.

Skills

Excellent physical assessment skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses

Current neonatal resuscitation (N.R.P.)

Current Fetal Health Surveillance certification

BCLS certification

Medication Administration certification

Perinatal/Obstetrics course (preferred)

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Job closing date: November 19, 2025

What we are looking for:

As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Childbirth and Children’s Centre, you will be part of a health care team that promotes patient/family centered care and puts the patient at the center of the decision making process.

As a Registered Practical Nurse you will be assigned to provide care for mothers and their newborns in Antepartum and Postpartum.

What you bring to the role:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
• Minimum one year experience in maternal child required
• Current neonatal resuscitation (N.R.P.) required
• Completion of Perinatal/Obstetrics course preferred
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance certification
• Current BCLS certification
• A breastfeeding course is required (or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment)
• Completion of the Medication Administration certification required
• RPNAO membership is preferred
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will work 12 hour shifts, days and nights (0730-1930 and 1930-0730), weekdays, weekends and holiday.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

CU10

Range: $36.81 - $38.16

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023

We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.

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