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Registered Practical Nurse - E&F4 Surgery Surgical Oncology

The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced surgical oncology unit. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.

  • On-site
  • Hamilton, ON
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 12, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

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

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced surgical oncology unit. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Proficiency in acute care nursing skills, electronic documentation, and effective communication within a team setting is required.

Other relevant skills

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  • Patient advocacy
  • Pain management
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Wound care
  • Stoma management
  • Vascular access
  • Electronic documentation
  • Inter-professional communication
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Acute care
  • Surgical oncology
  • Clinical assessment
  • Collaborative care
  • Vascular Access
  • Central Venous Catheter
  • Organizational Skills
  • Acute Care
  • Management
  • Communication
  • High Acuity Medicine
  • Stoma (Medicine)
  • Pain Management
  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Sepsis
  • Wound Care
  • Urinary Tract Infection

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Surgical Oncology Clinical Nurse
  • Registered Nurse (General)
  • Nursing Professionals
  • Registered Nurses

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Aug 12, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week