St Thomas Elgin General Hospital·St. Thomas, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families while assessing health needs. They will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within a fast-paced outpatient surgery environment.
Posting Dates: August 18, 2026 to August 24, 2026
Contract Dates: September 7, 2026 to March 15, 2027 (may end sooner or be extended)
Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.
The RPN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Do you want to learn more about a specific unit or department? Follow the link for details: Hospital Services – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital [https://www.stegh.on.ca/hospital-services/]
The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold current BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include two years of recent medical surgery experience and completion of an OR Perioperative Nursing Course.
Market context
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