Registered Practical Nurse -M Cardiology (Temporary Full Time)

CUPE 5180

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Dept/Program: 2C Cardiology, Cardiac Health

Posting ID: 8101

Role Level

CUPE09: $36.613 - $39.020

Status: Temporary Full Time (x2) up to approximately 12 months

Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts (Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays)

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Posted: August 11, 2026

Internal Deadline: August 18, 2026

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre (Church Site) and the THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

Unit: Summary:

Qualifications

• Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added course in medication administration, phlebotomy and health assessment)
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• Current BCLS
• Successfully completed the Coronary Care 1 course or committed to completing the course within the next six months
• Minimum of 1-year acute care medicine/cardiac experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• A physical assessment course required
• Recent experience with inpatient cardiology population preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine and additional infection control precautions, normal and abnormal lab values
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) completion preferred
• Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and interprofessional team work
• Demonstrates a strong ability to facilitate patient and family-centred care and establish therapeutic relationships
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with EPIC and computer skills preferred
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/]

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion of best practices throughout THP operations, policies, and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.