Skip to content

26245 Registered Nurse, Surgery, TRPT - External Applicants

VACANCY NUMBER:
0000026245

POSITION:
Registered Nurse

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

DEPARTMENT:
Surgery

STATUS:
Temporary Part-Time
From September 6, 2026 to November 17, 2027
This temporary position may be extended or end earlier if no longer required

# OF POSITIONS:
1

SALARY RANGE:
$41.15-$58.98

POSTING DATE: July 20, 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:
ONA

**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
-Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
-BScN preferred.
-Current BCLS certification.
-Current Certification in Venipuncture.
-2 years recent surgical experience within the past 3 years.
-Health teaching skills that demonstrate broad surgical nursing know ledge.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Member of RNAO preferred.
-Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES {Personal Skills and Attributes)
-Demonstrated strong leadership qualities.
-Strong personal commitment to excellence in patient and family centered care and Continuous Quality Improvement.
-Demonstrated skills in collaboration with other disciplines.
-Responsiveness to best meet the needs of both the patient and their family.
-Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
-Demonstrated problem solving skills.
-Shows initiative and self-direction.
-Excellent assessment skills.
-Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated conflict management and conflict resolution skills.
-Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
-Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
-Demonstrated performance that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
-Provision of nursing care to meet the Standards of Practice of College of Nurses.
-Collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family.
-Act as a liaison for patients/families with members of the health care team.
-Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements to better meet the needs of patients and families.
-Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
-Participation in various hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives.

CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-437-6058 or by email at humanresources@ckha.on.ca

1.Please complete your full name, phone number, home address and email address(Required.)
2.Please attach a copy of your resume(Required.)
No file chosen
3.Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?(Required.)
4.Have you ever worked for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance before? If yes, please provide name used while employed here.(Required.)
5.Do you give CKHA permission to contact your current and previous employer(s), educational institution, and references as provided?(Required.)
6.Are you registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing?(Required.)
7.Have you ever held a nursing license or practiced in a jurisdiction other than Ontario? If Yes please identify the state or jurisdiction(s):(Required.)
8.Do you have a BScN?(Required.)
9.Do you have current BCLS certification?(Required.)
10.Do you have current Certification in Venipuncture?(Required.)
11.Do you have 2 years recent surgical experience within the past 3 years?(Required.)
12.Do you have health teaching skills that demonstrate broad surgical nursing know ledge?(Required.)
13.Do you have excellent computer skills?(Required.)
14.Are you a member of RNAO?(Required.)
15.Do you speak French? (Required.)
16.Please add additional comments related to skills, experience or training.
17.Are any family members (parent, sibling , spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, children (including step, foster and adoptive children), or in-laws (daughter, son, mother, father, brother, sister) employed at CKHA? If yes, please provide name.(Required.)
18.Have you ever held a nursing license or practiced in a jurisdiction other than Ontario? If Yes please identify the state or jurisdiction(s):(Required.)