Position

Registered Nurse

Department

Inpatient Surgical Unit

Job Location

Stratford, ON

Posting #

339-26

Position Type

Temporary Full-Time

Salary Range

$41.15-$58.98 per hour

Union

ONA

Posted Date: September 30, 2026

Expiry Date: October 7, 2026

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REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS certificate required
• Recent/related courses, in-services in Surgical Nursing

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Venepuncture - Initiation of Intravenous Therapy
• Central Venous/PIC Lines - care and maintenance, bloodletting and discontinuation
• Administration of Medications Below the Drip Chamber
• Glucose Monitoring
• Post-Operative PCA Pump
• Fluid and Electrolytes and Blood work
• Physical Assessment Course with good assessment skills
• TPN Management
• Enteral Feeding
• Chest Tube Management
• Wound packings and vacuum
• Demonstrated ability in patient education
• Ability to plan, organize and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills
• Clinical documentation using the Meditech Information System

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION

• Recent clinical experience (minimum 2 years) in the areas of: Pre/Post-Operative Acute Care Surgery (including general surgery, plastics, vascular, orthopaedic, gynaecology, Urological and EENT) preferred

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT HPHA

• Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors and Nurses
• Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) (Provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment)
• New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program (Supports new graduate nurses by providing an extended orientation schedule to improve the transition into practice and full-time employment)
• Nurse Residency Program (provides new graduate Registered Nurses with 6 months of preceptor/mentorship)
• Clinical Nurse Educators that offer on-site training
• Clinical Scholars available for on unit assistance and questions
• Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Nurse Support Line (Experienced Nurses or Registered Respiratory Therapists available for advice on non-emergent issues)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
• Diverse Committees and Engagement Opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career and explore different roles within the hospital

OUR COMMUNITIES

Our communities are small in size but large in amusement; you will always find spectacular local heritage, a live event, a wide range of cuisine and locally owned stores. The communities and surrounding areas are enriched by their arts and culture. Huron Perth offers a wide variety of activities, regardless of your interests, from the famous Stratford Festival, museums, Seaforth's historic Main Street shopping, historical downtowns, the St. Marys swimming quarry, close proximity to Lake Huron, cycling and hiking trails, art and cooking classes, the Clinton Raceway, or simply enjoying the local parks with your friends.

Care to join us?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Stratford General Hospital located in Stratford, Ontario.

Department: Inpatient Surgical Unit

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can submit their cover letter and resume as either a PDF or Word document(s) to postings listed on hpha.ca/careers by 11:59pm on the listed closing date. Paper or email-based resumes will not be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.