Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Day Care

Jackalope Digital LLC; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for disabilities

Vaccination policy support

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON, seeks a Registered Practical Nurse with strong surgical experience to support the Surgical Day Care program.

Key qualifications include Ontario RN registration, BCLS, experience in ophthalmology and orthopedics, and proficiency with IV care, aseptic technique, and Meditech. This role offers daytime and evening shifts, with competitive hourly wages of CAD 36.08–39.02.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification at time of hire.
• Surgical, ophthalmology and orthopedic experience preferred.
• Experience with IV care, aseptic technique and wound care.
• Medication administration and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing care for surgeries in outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients and families.

Skills

Ontario RN registration

BCLS certification

Ophthalmology care

Orthopedic care

Pain management

Regional anesthesia

IV insertion

Aseptic technique

Wound care

Medication administration

Team player

Critical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centred care

Physical stamina

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Tools

Meditech Order Entry

SmartTrack OR Manager

Job description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Surgical Day Care team requires a Registered Practical Nurse with strong surgical experience to assist with the operational growth within the surgical program.

Functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient-focused care in the outpatient environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with other health care professionals in the planning and implementation of care for a wide variety of surgical cases.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire
• Recent experience with ophthalmology pre and post op preferred
• Experience with orthopedic patients, especially total joint replacements, strongly recommended
• Knowledge of pain management preferred
• Experience with Acute Pain Service
• Experience with regional anesthesia (peripheral nerve blocks and spinals)
• CVAD experience preferred
• Recent surgical experience in a day surgery environment required – pre and post-op care (including orthopedic same day total joints)
• Strong skills in IV insertion preferred
• Required skills include aseptic technique, wound care, ostomy care, CBI care, foley catheter insertion and management, IV care and management, including blood product administration and monitoring
• Experience in medication administration
• Organized and an ability to work in a team environment
• Self-directed
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
• Caring, compassionate and patient and family-centred
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Maximizes utilization of resources
• Evidence of continuing education/learning
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
• Basic computer skills - Order Entry module of Meditech required
• Familiarity with Smarttrack (OR Manager) preferred
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with excellent communication skills with a clear patient focus; a person to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days & Evenings, Various rotating shifts; 8 hour shifts(subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $36.08 to $39.02 per hour

Date Posted: August 27, 2026

Internal Applications Due By: September 3, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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