Registered Practical Nurse(CUPE), Transitional Care Unit

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: EOD July 28, 2026

What We Need

As a member of the interprofessional team, the Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Transitional Care, will work closely with the team in providing care to, alternative level of care (ALC) patients awaiting transition back to the community. The RPN will practice in an environment where our focus is patient/family centered care, customer satisfaction and ongoing professional development.

What you bring to the role

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses

• Current BLS certification

• Recent experience managing patients with aggressive behaviours

• Recent related inpatient rehabilitation and/or inpatient medical/surgical experience with evidence of well developed clinical skills

• RNAO membership is preferred

• Excellent physical assessment skills

• Proficient computer skills

• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment

• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently

• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills

• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience

• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule

D12, N12, weekends, STATS

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

CU10

$37.64 - $39.02

Who we are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.