Registered Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Care- Part Time
About the role
of: urology, colposcopy, minor procedures and surgery, orthopedics, medication administration, transfusion services, and pre / post-operative care and education.
Duties:
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Provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses, organizational and unit standards.
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Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
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Responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources.
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Provide health teaching to patients and family.
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Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives.
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Is compliant with legislation, organizational/departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety
Qualifications:
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Current certificate of competency in Ontario.
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IV therapy competency.
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Minimum 2 years recent related experience required
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated clinical competency in the care and management of patients requiring:
- Ostomy and wound care.
- Surgical procedures, including aseptic technique.
- Orthopedic care, including cast care.
- Urology care, including assisting with procedures such as cystoscopy.
- Pre and post-operative assessment, care and education.
- Minimally invasive medical procedures.
Ability:
- Ability to demonstrate competency in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Demonstrated ability to function efficiently in a fast paced clinical setting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s mission, vision, and ICCARE values.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only applicants moving onto the testing/interview stages will be contacted.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
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This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.
Post Details
Post Date
May 8, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Closing Date
May 13, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Posting ID
334-423-2026
Spots Available
1
Job Code
US022.2
Department
Ambulatory Care
Rate
$37.56- $38.17 Hourly
Shift
Shift work (weekends may be required)
Status
Part Time
Union
Part Time Unifor Service