Registered Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedure Suites Day Surgery Unit​/Recovery; CUPE; Part Time Temporary; Until

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:
August 27, 2026

As a member of the Surgical System team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of nursing care and the provision of services in the Outpatient Procedure Suites Day Surgery Unit/Recovery. You will be actively participating in patient safety and patient advocacy throughout the patient care experience while working in an interprofessional team environment. As a member of the Surgical team, you will be responsible for the admission of and post-operative (phase II) recovery of patients.

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• 5 years of recent hospital experience (required)
• 2 years of admission and post-op recovery experience in a day surgery environment (required)
• Experience with patient interviewing/assessment skills
• Membership with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
• Ability to act as a resource and role model
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well developed communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
• Proficient computer skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain this same standard
• 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

Days, Monday - Friday Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

CU10 Range: $37.64 - $39.02

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 clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.

All qualified applicants will…