Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J0725-0339
Job Title:
Registered Practical Nurse
Job Category:
Nursing
Unit:
Operation Room
Job Type:
Casual
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
July 10, 2025
Available Shifts:
Various - Schedule subject to change 12 hr shift- 0730 - 1930 - Schedule subject to change 700-1500 Monday to Friday - Schedule subject to change Monday to Friday days and evening shift - Schedule subject to change Scheduled 8- & 12-hour shifts between 0000-2400 - Schedule subject to change Closing Date:
July 17, 2025
Salary:
$37.03 - $38.16/Hour
Union:
CUPE







Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.



This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

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Function as a member of the Nursing Team within scope of practice. Provide/administer nursing care to patients according to policies, procedures and to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and CCH practice standards as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care. The incumbent will be trained in Day Surgery.

Requirements of the job

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Graduate of a 2 year Community College Program Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance Demonstrated commitment to patient safety Holds RPN medication administration certification Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification OR experience in an active OR setting within the last (2) years) Perioperative Course Demonstrated experience relevant to the area of practice (Surgery, Endoscopy or Day Surgery) Functional proficiency in English (oral and written) On-call shifts, occasional weekends


Assets:


Clinical competencies as related to the patient population served on the unit/program of employment Membership in RPNAO Functional proficiency in oral French - and testing completed

Key skills or competencies

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Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team Completes established curricula as required at the unit level Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills * Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a Care plan