Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- OR Intership

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for a temporary 3‑month assignment in the Operating Room at Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown). The posting covers 6 full‑time positions, with dayshift hours and a 7.5‑hour shift.

The RPN provides patient-centred, evidence informed perioperative care, collaborates with the inter‑professional team, and adheres to College of Nurses of Ontario standards while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration in curriculum.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration certificate if not included in curriculum.
• Minimum of 2 years current surgical/medical clinical experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice.
• Effective communication with patients, families and health care team.
• Completion of 9-week in-house Peri-operative Certificate Program.
• RPNAO or other professional association membership preferred.
• Good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed perioperative care.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to deliver a full range of care.
• Assess and respond to patient needs using preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative approaches.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Time management

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

IV medication administration certificate

Practical Nursing Certificate with IV cert

Job description

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 a 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. #SJHHjobs

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

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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