Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- OR Intership

St. Joe's; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support the Operating Room internship program at Charlton Campus. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and perioperative learning.

Requires current Ontario registration, 2+ years surgical/medical experience, BCLS, and successful completion of the internship with Mohawk College. This is a full-time, fixed-term 3-month position with days and morning starts.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Practical Nursing Diploma from a recognized community college with IV medication administration in the program.
• Minimum 2 years of surgical/medical clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered and evidence-informed nursing care.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional health care team to deliver a full range of care.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Computer basics

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

IV medication administration certificate

BCLS certification

Tools

MS Word

Electronic health records

Data entry

Job description

## Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- OR IntershipApply: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR02051**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02051**Department:**Operating Room OR**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:**Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)**Job Type:**Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**3 months**Number of Positions:**6**Union:**CUPE Local 786**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):**$35.91 - $39.02**Schedule****Work Days:**Monday to Sunday**Time of Day:**Days**Shift:**Hours - 7.5 **Shift Start: (If applicable)**AM 07:30, AM 08:00 **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a new role**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-09-22**Closing Date:**2026-09-29**Job Description****Position Summary** The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission vision and values policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RPN provides patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventative therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RPN collaborates with the inter-professional team in the delivery of a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients. **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 •Minimum of 2-years current surgical/medical clinical experience required •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 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 •Participation and successful completion of 9 week in house Peri-operative Certificate Program. •RPNAO or other professional association membership preferred •Good attendance **Specific Requirements:** Applicants must successfully complete internship offered by St. Joseph's Healthcare in collaboration with Mohawk College.