Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Orthopaedic

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered care for less complex cases within our hospital setting.

You will work as part of an inter-professional team, following nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Experience in post-operative inpatient surgery settings preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care across the nursing process
• Support patients and families with clear health teaching and discharge planning
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices at all times
• Respond to changes in patient status and seek appropriate guidance
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to deliver coordinated care
• Uphold Osler values and promote a respectful work environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)

Job description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands‑on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands‑on skills development, cross‑department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world‑class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Job Description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes. As part of the inter‑professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Professional, patient‑centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well‑being
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Qualifications

• Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum two years post operative inpatient surgery experience is required in any of the following services: orthopaedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics, thoracic and maxilla‑facial surgery required
• Experience with pain management using different modalities (/i.e. patient controlled analgesia) preferred
• Seniors gentle persuasive approaches training or experience with seniors preferred
• Knowledge around mobility and hip precautions preferred
• Proficient in phlebotomy; experience drawing blood and starting IVs required

Core competencies

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Medication administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision‑making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family‑centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical‑thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenigns, 8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:

Minimum: $36.08 per hour

Maximum: $39.02 per hour

Internal application deadline: August 4, 2026

Open for External applications

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