Registered Practical Nurse (Full Time) - Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)

CUPE 5180

Position:  Registered Practical Nurse

Job ID:  7783

Status:  Full Time (1)

Department:  2J Cardiovascular Unit

Program:  Cardiac Health

Site:  Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts:  12 hours - Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays (0730  - 1930, 1930 - 0730)                 

Posted: June 30, 2026

Internal Deadline: July 7, 2026

Trillium Health Partners (THP) 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 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.       

Unit Summary:

THP is a Regional Cardiac Program providing services and care in collaboration with our Regional Partners. The 2J Cardiovascular Unit is a 36-bed unit focused on post operation care for cardiac and vascular surgery patients. This includes progression pathway and support education to discharge.  

Position Summary:

• Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality care
• Responsible for the provision of nursing care, teaching, and coaching patients and their families
• Responsible and accountable for the provision of nursing care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice and THP Best Practices Protocols

Qualifications:

THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants.

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• A current annual certificate of competency with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Able to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO
• Medication Certificate and experience with administration of medication within the last year required
• Previous experience working in an acute medical/surgical setting with sound patient care nursing skills (IV therapy, wound care, etc.) required
• Minimum 1 year experience in surgery required
• Recent cardio/vascular surgery experience preferred
• Current Coronary Care Level 1 Certificate or successful completion within six (6) months of hire required
• Current ECG Rhythm Interpretation Course or successful completion within twelve (12) months required
• Patient physical assessment course required
• Experience with patient centered and partnership care models
• Must have effective interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Reliable and flexible individual who is willing to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Positive attendance and work record essential

 

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

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 fully 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.

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.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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.