Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced surgical oncology unit. They work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
E/F4 takes a patient & family-centered, evidence based approach to care and is known for integrating interventions to reduce the incidence of hospital harm indicators such as Sepsis, Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections, Surgical Site Infections, and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections.
Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) working in these units help provide and advance patient care to allow for healthy populations.
These fast-paced units provide an exciting environment with high acuity to enhance clinical knowledge and skill.
This role works very closely with a large multi-disciplinary team such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Health Care Aides (HCAs), and many Allied Health professionals.
They are frequently caring for stable patients with complex medical needs and demonstrate patient advocacy and a collaborative spirit.
Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Familiarity with the unique challenges of an acute care setting Knowledgeable in pain management, enteral and parenteral nutrition, wound care, stoma management, and vascular access skills Exhibits organizational skills required to function in fast paced environments Displays exceptional communication and respect within an inter-professional team setting Evidence of ongoing professional development Proficient in electronic documentation and technology
Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Proficiency in acute care nursing skills, electronic documentation, and effective communication within inter-professional teams is required.
Market context
In Ontario, Registered Practical Nurse roles in surgical oncology typically emphasize current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, Basic Cardiac Life Support, acute care skills, electronic documentation, and inter-professional communication; competition may be stronger because the work combines procedural knowledge with complex patient care. Review the original posting carefully and prepare evidence of relevant experience; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the job description to save research time.