Registered Practical Nurse – Surgery #575-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time, temporary Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in the Surgery department. The role involves collaborating with an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care. Candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Nurses, have two years of acute care nursing experience, and possess essential skills such as medication administration and patient assessment. Commitment to safety and continuing education is crucial.

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Nurses registration is mandatory.
• Two years of recent acute care nursing experience is essential.
• Must have Medication Certification and the ability to practice.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Manage medication administration and perform physical assessments.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Problem-solving skills

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Two years recent acute care nursing experience

Physical Assessment Course or equivalent

Job description

DEPARTMENT: SURGERY

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE OCT 2026)

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, Surgical Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team to provide care to those patients with a stable and predictable outcome within the defined professional scope of practice as set out by the CNO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• Two years recent acute care nursing experience
• Medication Certification and ability to practice
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• Competency in surgical aseptic technique, urinary catheterization, medication administration, IV therapy, Enteral feeding, POCT, wound care and drain care, PCA, chest tubes, epidural analgesia and monitoring patient receiving blood and blood products
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Completion of PACU nursing course