Registered Practical Nurse - Nursing Resource Team

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Vacation & Benefits

Training & development

Wellness program

Yoga & mindfulness

Hospital gym access

Team environment

Job summary

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team.

The RPN will establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, assess health needs, and participate in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care across diverse patient populations. Candidates must hold an RPN certificate and be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with current BLS.

Qualifications

• Active RPN license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate acute medical nursing care.
• Ability to work independently with strong critical thinking.
• Capable of IV medication administration with physician’s order.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent attendance aligned with STEGH policy.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement.
• Assess health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide care across patient populations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Communication with families

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certificate

Tools

Outlook

Cerner

Electronic Patient Record

Job description

Posting Dates: August 12, 2026 - August 18, 2026

Contract Dates:September 28, 2026 - April 30, 2028

Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.

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/ Surgical/ Continuing Care experience within the last three (3) years
• Continuing education in heart and stroke and/or geriatric nursing
• Certificates in: Palliative Care Fundamentals (Level 1), Gentle Persuasive Approaches, P.I.E.C.E.S, Crisis Intervention

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