Registered Practical Nurse; -M Cardiology

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (Full Time) -M Cardiology
CUPE 5180

Position:  Registered Practical Nurse

Job :  7839

Status:  Full Time (1)

Department:  2C Cardiology

Program:  Cardiac Health

Site:  Mississauga Hospital

Role Level:  CUPE 09 - $36.613 - $39.020 per hour

Hours of Work/

Shifts:

Available to work 12-hour shifts – Days/Nights/Weekends/ Holidays

Posted:  July 14, 2026

Internal

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre (Church Site) and the THP‑UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care ‑ defined not by illness, but by the health and well‑being of people and communities.

Unit Summary
THP is a Regional Cardiac Program providing services and care in collaboration with our Regional Partners. 2C Cardiology is a 50‑bed inpatient, acute care unit. We support a wide variety of complex cardiac patients, while working closely with Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Short Stay and Coronary Care Unit. We primarily focus on medical management and minimally invasive procedures to care for our patients in their unique care needs.

We also support off‑service patients with telemetry needs. We have a broad team of skilled, interdisciplinary professionals to support our patients, and ensure they receive the best care possible while in our care.

Qualifications

Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added course in medication administration, phlebotomy and health assessment)

Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO

Current BCLS

Successfully completed the Coronary Care 1 course or committed to completing the course within the next six months

Minimum of 1‑year acute care medicine/cardiac experience required

Telemetry experience preferred

A physical assessment course required

Recent experience with inpatient cardiology population preferred

Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine and additional infection control precautions, normal and abnormal lab values

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) completion preferred

Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching

Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and interprofessional teamwork

Demonstrates a strong ability to facilitate patient and family‑centred care and establish therapeutic relationships

Evidence of on‑going professional development

Demonstrated experience and knowledge with EPIC and computer skills preferred

A positive work and attendance record is essential

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Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code…