Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides direct patient care within their scope of practice in collaboration with a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for managing patient needs in a fast-paced environment while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
As a member of the health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care within the scope of Practice of Registered Practical Nurse in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
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Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 2.
Current Certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, Medication administration, transcribing orders 3.
Documented completion of a recognized IV course that includes IV medication administration, venipuncture and blood and blood product administration 4.
Current CPR Certificate 5.
Recent experience in acute Medical and or Surgical/Orthopedic nursing 6.
Demonstrated experience in working with an interdisciplinary team 7.
Demonstrated ability to function in an environment which is fast-paced, with unpredictable patient outcomes 8.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team 9.
Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs 10.
Demonstrated knowledge of TLC protocols (Transfer/Lifts for Caregivers) 11.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess relevant clinical certifications. Recent experience in acute medical, surgical, or orthopedic nursing is required.
Market context
In Ontario, Registered Practical Nurse roles are commonly sought in long-term care, rehabilitation, and other geriatric settings, where employers look for candidates with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, BCLS, medication administration certification, and at least one year of relevant experience. These positions can be competitive because employers often offer benefits such as health and dental coverage, vacation, and share-based programs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and experience align before applying.