Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Inpatient Surgery - Full Time - Markham Site

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Health is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse with acute surgical care experience to join our Surgical Unit. You will support patient-focused care in a fast-paced hospital setting and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold a current Ontario College of Nurses registration, Medication Administration certification, and BCLS, with recent inpatient surgical exposure.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrated experience in inpatient surgical care within the last year.
• Medication administration and patient safety knowledge required.
• Strong communication and assessment skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for inpatient surgical patients as part of the health care team.
• Provide patient-centered, safe, and high-quality nursing care.
• Demonstrate professional development and maintain attendance standards.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical assessment

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

Certificate of Registration - Ontario College of Nurses

Medication Administration Certification

BCLS

Job description

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

Closing Date: October 30th 2026

What we are looking for:

The Surgical Unit offers a challenging opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse with acute surgical care experience. As a member of the Health Care Team you will support our philosophy of patient focused care.

What you bring to the role:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated practice or completion of the Medication Administration certification
• Current BCLS
• Recent experience (within the last year) caring for inpatient Surgical patients is required
• Excellent Physical Assessment skills are required
• Well developed organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of professional development and continuing education is essential
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a 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 hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule:

The successful candidates will be available to work days (0730h-1930h), evenings (1130h - 1930h), nights (1930h - 0730h) and weekends. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation: CU10 Range: $38.39 - $39.80

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.

Learn more about our Honoured to care culture: https://youtu.be/PV2TybgOqvA

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community health care organizations.

Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually through diagnostic and emergency care services, clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.

With over 600 professional staff, over 3,300 dedicated staff, and more than 900 active volunteers, we are committed to celebrating our people, fostering connections, and driving innovative growth.

We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.