About The Role

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 in pre and post operative care. 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 during and after any ambulatory care procedures including arthroscopy, gynecology, cystoscopy, endoscopy or cataract
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
Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years of operating room experience required
Operating Room certificate
Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada standards of practice
Must be able to wear lead apron and standing for long periods of time
Must be able to respond to on-call within 30 minutes

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 and must be able to work to the full scope of practice of a registered practical nurse
CPR-HCP
Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005 (certificates must be submitted with applications and prior to the interview phase)
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
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
Demonstrated high level of professionalism, organizational and critical-thinking skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Excellent physical assessment skills
Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions to ensure timely patient care delivery
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
Knowledge, understanding and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ability to learn and work with information systems/technology
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

DURATION: Approximately twelve (12) months or until the previous incumbent returns.
Hours: Currently days, eight (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 10, 2026

Open for external applications

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email hidden] .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.