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

Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic (CUPE)
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.

Who you are:

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:
July 13th, 2026

What we are looking for:

As a member of our inter-professional team, you will work closely with Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Technologists, the Fracture Clinic, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Wound Care Nurses in providing patient care within the Plastic Clinic. As a member of this team, you will also work collaboratively with General Surgeons, and Ophthalmologists to provide patient care within the Minor Surgery Clinic. You will utilize your clinical assessment, patient teaching communication, critical thinking and leadership skills in this fast-paced environment where our focus is patient/family centered care, evidence based practice and customer satisfaction.

What you bring to the role:

Certificate in Practical nursing required

Post graduate certificates in aseptic procedures (Perioperative Certificate), physical assessment and medications is 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 of 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 is requiredRPNAO membership is preferred

Demonstrated 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

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment

Demonstrated 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

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

07:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM,Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

CU10

Range:$37.64 - $39.02

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver…