Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE), Plastics Clinic​/Minor Surgery Clinic - Casual

Please Note:

If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Closing Date November 6th, 2025

• Work closely with Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Technologists, the Fracture Clinic, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Wound Care Nurses to provide patient care within the Plastic Clinic.
• Collaborate with General Surgeons and Ophthalmologists to provide patient care within the Minor Surgery Clinic.
• Utilize clinical assessment, patient teaching communication, critical thinking and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment focused on patient/family centered care, evidence based practice and customer satisfaction.

• Certificate in Practical Nursing (required).
• Post graduate certificates in aseptic procedures (Perioperative Certificate), physical assessment and medications (required).
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience working in an operating room setting as a scrub nurse.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience, within the past year, in an ambulatory care setting including Plastics, Fracture and minor procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, completion of an operating room course.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of suture removal, dressing changes and assisting with minor procedures.
• RPNAO membership is preferred.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.
• Ability to critically think, problem solve and function in a fast paced clinic environment.
• Ability to act as a resource and role model.
• Ability to assist with start up of a new clinic.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Commitment to a patient/family centred care environment.
• Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.
• Good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.
• Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by complying with hospital policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

• 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Schedules may change due to operational needs.

CU10 Range: $36.81 - $38.16

All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.