VACANCY NUMBER:
0000026256
This posting is for an existing position.
LOCATION: Chatham-Kent, Ontario
POSITION:
Registered Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT:
Operating Room
STATUS:
Regular Part-Time
SALARY RANGE:
$ 37.24 - $38.19
# OF POSITIONS:
1
POSTING DATE: 24 July 2026
CLOSING DATE:
BARGAINING UNIT:
UNIFOR
As part of the candidate assessment process, applicants may be required to complete a written and oral examination and provide a record of educational activities (including e-learning report) over the last 2 years during interview.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
- Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.
- RPN Diploma preferred.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Recognized OR course from a Community College or equivalet
- Minimum 2 years current OR experience (within the past 3 years)
- Minimum 1 year recent surgical experience (within the past 3 years)
- Knowledge of the principles of asepsis.
-Computer Skills - Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk
Monitor Pro.
- Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College
of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
- Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood &
blood products
- Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician
orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and
IV medications, venipuncture and IV initiation and management
- Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA
- Member of RPNAO preferred
- Satisfactory Attendance
