Registered Nurse - Outpatient Procedure Suites (OPS) Day Surgery Department (DSU) - Part Time Temporary (Until Approx. February 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

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: October 21st 2026

What we are looking for:

As a member of the Surgical System team, you will be responsible for all aspects of nursing care and provision of services in the Outpatient Procedure Suite (OPS) Day Surgery Department and OPS Procedure Department. Your responsibilities in OPS Day Surgery will include admission of and post-operative (phase I & II) recovery of both adult and paediatric surgical patients as well as endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, urology, ERCP, and bronchoscopy). Your responsibilities on OPS Procedure unit will include endoscopy related procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP and bronchoscopy) and minor surgical procedures from the urologic, plastic and ear/nose/throat specialities. You will be actively participating in patient safety and patient advocacy throughout the care experience while working in an interprofessional team environment.

What you bring to the role:

• • RN with undergraduate nursing degree
  • Certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of PACU experience coupled with completion of the Critical Care and/or Post anaesthesia certification or equivalent mandatory
  • Minimum of 2 years working in Endoscopy related procedure environment
  • Current BCLS/ACLS
  • Current PALS or PEARS certification
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the OPANA standards is an asset
  • Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of an interprofessional care team member
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster positive working relationships with interprofessional team members
  • Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Evidence of professional development, continuing education and leadership experience is required
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
  • Demonstrates a 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:

Days M-F

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Range:

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. 

Learn more about our Honoured to care culture:          

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