Registered Practical Nurse - OR

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for perioperative care in the Operating Room. The role supports patient-centred surgical care using current techniques and aligns with mission and standards.

Peri‑operative cross training may be required across campuses. The RPN provides nursing care, collaborates with RNs, and ensures safe, effective care for diverse patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with College of Nurses Ontario required.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration training.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess needs.
• Collaborate with RPN and RN to ensure safe and effective care.
• Assist in perioperative activities and patient preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

IV medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Internet searches

Data entry

Patient information systems

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR01726 Department: Operating Room OR This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $35.91 - $39.02 Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights, Stand‑by Shift: Hours - 10, Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:30, AM 10:00, PM 15:30, PM 23:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-25 Closing Date: 2026-09-01

Job Description

The Surgical Program is focused on providing highly advanced quality patient‑centred surgical care using the most current surgical techniques and care paths participating in and leading clinical research and providing exceptional educational experiences for learners.

Our remarkable state‑of‑the‑art facilities help us meet the needs of thousands of surgical patients and offer tremendous benefits for our community.

Our skilled and dedicated interdisciplinary health professional team work collaboratively to provide care for patients in order to help recovery and return to home as soon as possible.

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive preventive therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values beliefs and attributes and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values policies and procedures and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care. Peri‑operative cross training to SJHH King Campus Surgery Centre Labour & Delivery OR suites and Endoscopy may be required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Education in one of the below categories is required: a) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum. b) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited Community College program if not included in basic diploma curriculum. c) Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited Community College program a medication administration certificate and an IV medication certificate from an accredited Community College program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients families and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement.
• Basic skill level with computers MS Word Internet searches data entry and patient information systems.

Operating Room-specific Qualifications

• Current RPN certification in Perioperative/Operating Room nursing or minimum of 1‑year recent O.R. nursing experience in an acute care hospital and successful completion of PLAR testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards of Practice.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you’re passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed!

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