125 Acute Care jobs in Canada

Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The ACE Unit will implement the best practice patient-centred care delivery called the Butterfly model. It is an interactive emotions-based model of care that involves special patient-nurse interactions to help reduce or eliminate behaviors associated with dementia and/or delirium. The core values are to develop an older person's clinical environment to be supportive and to foster cognitive, emotional, psychological, and physiological well-being.

In this role you will use high levels of emotional intelligence, passion for the care of those living with dementia, and the ability to relate to others to ensure transformation to an emotions-based model of care on the ACE Unit.

Accountabilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Butterfly model team to implement, evaluate and sustain the foundational components of the model
• Support the Butterfly concept and model by attending education related to the model of care
• Inspire and lead others to effectively implement the Butterfly model through role modelling, coaching and through communication
• Participate in change methodology to support and sustain the change to an emotion-based model of care
• Incorporate your knowledge of all emotions meaning something to lead staff in developing creative and person-centred strategies to support those living with dementia to be successful and emotionally well
• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

• Experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in acute medicine required
• Experience working with the geriatric and dementia patient in an acute care setting within the last two years required
• Comprehensive understanding of geriatric syndromes, delirium and dementia
• Geriatric certificate enrollment required
• Gentle persuasion approach required
• PIECES enrollment preferred
• NICHE geriatric certificate preferred
• A passion for leading dementia care
• Up-to-date and evidenced base knowledge and skill in dementia care
• Your priority is the wellbeing of those patients on the unit, not only tasks
• You believe that emotions matter most
• Demonstrated experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation

Core competencies:

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Medication administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Hours: Currently Days/Nights,8/12 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $35.29
Maximum: $38.16

Internal application deadline date: July 21, 2025

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The ACE Unit will implement the best practice patient-centred care delivery called the Butterfly model. It is an interactive emotions-based model of care that involves special patient-nurse interactions to help reduce or eliminate behaviors associated with dementia and/or delirium. The core values are to develop an older person's clinical environment to be supportive and to foster cognitive, emotional, psychological, and physiological well-being.

In this role you will use high levels of emotional intelligence, passion for the care of those living with dementia, and the ability to relate to others to ensure transformation to an emotions-based model of care on the ACE Unit.

Accountabilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Butterfly model team to implement, evaluate and sustain the foundational components of the model
• Support the Butterfly concept and model by attending education related to the model of care
• Inspire and lead others to effectively implement the Butterfly model through role modelling, coaching and through communication
• Participate in change methodology to support and sustain the change to an emotion-based model of care
• Incorporate your knowledge of all emotions meaning something to lead staff in developing creative and person-centred strategies to support those living with dementia to be successful and emotionally well
• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

• Experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in acute medicine required
• Experience working with the geriatric and dementia patient in an acute care setting within the last two years required
• Comprehensive understanding of geriatric syndromes, delirium and dementia
• Geriatric certificate enrollment required
• Gentle persuasion approach required
• PIECES enrollment preferred
• NICHE geriatric certificate preferred
• A passion for leading dementia care
• Up-to-date and evidenced base knowledge and skill in dementia care
• Your priority is the wellbeing of those patients on the unit, not only tasks
• You believe that emotions matter most
• Demonstrated experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation

Core competencies:

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Medication administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $35.29 per hour
Maximum: $38.16 per hour

Internal application deadline: July 21, 2025

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Competition Number 

2024-ONA-020

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RN

Department

2E – Acute Adult/Pediatrics

Salary

$39.07 to $56.00 per hour

As per ONA Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing specialty career opportunity?  Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As a RN working in the Medical/Pediatric Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will have the opportunity to assist patients at various acuities and also to share in milestones.  When working on these units you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care. Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
li>Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Current certification in NRP (was NALS) and demonstrated continuing competence through bi-annual recertification
• Preference will be given to those with recent experience in acute medical nursing
• Knowledge of First Nations culture an asset
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 2393

Competition Number 

2023-ONA-037

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RN

Department

2E – Acute Adult/Pediatrics

Salary

$37.93 to $54.37 per hour

As per ONA Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing specialty career opportunity?  Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As a RN working in the Medical/Pediatric Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will have the opportunity to assist patients at various acuities and also to share in milestones.  When working on these units you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care. Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes portability, inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
li>Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Current certification in NRP (was NALS) and demonstrated continuing competence through bi-annual recertification
• Preference will be given to those with recent experience in acute medical nursing
• Knowledge of First Nations culture an asset
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 2393

Job Description

Competition Number

2024-1781-002

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RPN

Department

2E – Acute Adult/Pediatrics

Salary

$37.4581 to $39.7287 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 1781 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing career opportunity? Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As an RPN working in the 2E unit at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will have the opportunity to assist patients at various acuities and to share in milestones. When working on these units you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care. Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in IV Therapy for RPN’s with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
• Competent to deliver medications in an acute care setting
• Ability to provide evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 2393