Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Day Care - OR course required PT 2025-6155

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their Surgical Day Care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong medical/surgical background and relevant certifications. This role involves working on a schedule that includes days and evenings, contributing to patient care and safety.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits including Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing.
• Completion of a Perioperative Nursing Certification Program required.
• Current experience in Surgical Day Care required.

Responsibilities

• Work in Surgical Day Care Minor Procedures and Pre-Anesthetic Clinic.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Assessment skills

Surgical procedures

Medical/surgical background

IV certification

BCLS certification

Education

RPN Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing

Perioperative Nursing Certification

Tools

Meditech

PICIS system modules

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full-time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary

$37.519 - $38.160

Schedule

Days, Evenings Monday to Friday

Shift

8 hrs

This position will work days and evenings Monday to Friday in Surgical Day Care Minor Procedures and Pre-Anesthetic Clinic. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Note: Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Perioperative Nursing Certification Program required
• Current BCLS certification required
• IV certification required
• Excellent assessment skills required
• Current experience in Surgical Day Care required
• Experience with minor surgical procedures required
• Strong medical/surgical background required
• Knowledge of keyboarding and Meditech and PICIS system modules an asset
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to health and safety from COVID-19, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to applicable accommodations.

The successful external applicant is required to provide a criminal record check, in original format, dated within two months of the conditional offer, as per federal and provincial legislation.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to work and provide healthcare on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Chinnonton peoples.

We are committed to fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that generates belonging. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity, or physical ability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process upon request.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI), offering access to resources and education to support diversity and inclusion.

Mari Iromoto, Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CMH uses AI-based technologies in its applicant screening process to enhance fairness and reduce bias. These tools assist human decision-making, with results audited for quality and equity, reinforcing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.