Registered Practical Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - CVH In-Patient Oncology

Job description

CUPE 5180 JOB POSTING Requisition Number: 8987 Position: Registered Practical Nurse Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 12 months) Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: In-Patient Oncology Role Level: CUPE 09- $37.345 - $39.80 per hour Site: Credit Valley Hospital Work Model: On-Site Shifts/Hours of Work: All Shifts, Day, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, 12 Hour Rotations Posted: November 3rd, 2026 Internal Deadline: November 10th, 2026 Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Required Qualifications:

- Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required

- Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)

- Oncology Nursing – Registered Practical Nurse (Post-Graduate) preferred

- A physical assessment course required

- Current BCLS required

- de Souza Foundations in Oncology course to be commenced within 6 – 12 months of hire

- Minimum of 2 years acute care medical/surgical experience required

- Recent experience with inpatient medicine, oncology and palliative patient care preferred

- Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, central venous access devices (CVAD), blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values

- Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching

- Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and inter-professional teamwork

- Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships

- Evidence of on-going professional development preferred

- A positive work and attendance record is essential

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.