Practical nurse jobs in Hamilton, Ontario

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Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Health Sciences

Registered Practical Nurse -3Y

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Hamilton · About 14.8 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

3Y is the inpatient Pediatric Surgical Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) that provides specialized care for children aged 0-17 for children who need pre and post-operative care, and children who require specialized GI care. 3Y prides itself on a friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses. 3Y is a dynamic, fast-paced unit that is committed to investing in our nurses’ professional growth and development with the goal of developing a community of specialized pediatric surgical nurses who will seamlessly provide care to our patients.

As a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse will apply their clinical expertise of pediatric diseases requiring surgical management to provide comprehensive nursing care to children 0-17 years as outlined within the practice standards and guidelines by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators to build a foundation of surgical knowledge as well as create confidence to care for pediatric patients.

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) preferred or willing to complete within six (6) months from hire
A minimum of two (2) years of recent (within the last 2 years) RPN experience in a tertiary care setting
A minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last 2 years) surgical nursing experience
Recent (within the last 2 years) pediatric experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric growth and development
Demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork and conflict management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with pediatric patients, families and other members of the healthcare team
Demonstrated knowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of patients, including the nursing care plan
Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced environment
Experience engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives

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Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients aged 0-17 within a surgical unit. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to apply clinical expertise in pediatric diseases and surgical management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess current BCLS certification. A minimum of two years of recent RPN experience in a tertiary care setting and one year of surgical nursing experience are required.

Skills

Pediatric nursing
Surgical nursing
Clinical assessment
Patient care planning
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Conflict management
Communication
Prioritization
BCLS
PEARS

Benefits

Professional growth and development
Mentorship program
Comprehensive onsite orientation

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Pediatric
Surgical Unit
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Inpatient
College of Nurses of Ontario
BCLS
PEARS
Tertiary care
Nursing assessment
Care plan
Multidisciplinary team
Clinical expertise
Surgical management

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