Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open: May 14, 2026

Deadline: May 27, 2026

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Department Name

Medicine A

This is a unique opportunity to work in Acute Medicine, Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE), Sub-Acute Medicine (SAMU), and Palliative Care. The Medicine A program at Victoria Hospital offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to provide quality, holistic care to patients and their families across the life continuum. Acute Medicine is designed to treat and deliver care to a diverse adult patient population. There are a total of 24 beds, divided into two units of twelve beds each.

ACE provides care to an elderly acute population consisting of patients who are over 65 years of age. These patients may experience the presence of geriatric syndromes and acute illnesses. There are a total of 24 beds, divided into two units of twelve beds each.

SAMU utilizes a Hospitalist model of care to provide care to medically stable patients with multiple comorbidities. There are a total of 12 beds.

The Palliative Care Unit focuses on providing compassionate, comfort-focused care to patients and their families, during the end-of-life journey. Our team is committed to pain and symptom management, as well as guiding families through this challenging time. There are a total of 10 beds.

What we offer:

• Regular Part-Time
• Rate of Pay: $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

Part-time employees receive a percentage in lieu of vacation and benefits, providing additional compensation on top of regular wages

• Hours of work: No guarantee of hours

Part-time employees will have the opportunity to pick up additional shifts based on unit operational needs and availability

• Optional enrollment in LHSC's Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
• Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
• Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of General Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Proof of current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C) for which you can provide proof upon request
• Successful completion of a Pharmacology course
• Completion of Palliative Care Fundamentals preferred
• Recent acute care nursing experience
• Previous experience in geriatric and palliative care nursing preferred
• Ability to practice to full competency required
• Completion of CAPCE (Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education) preferred
• Completion Of GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approaches) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cerner or an electronic health record preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in a collaborative interdisciplinary team setting
• Demonstrated ability to function autonomously and to adapt to changing situations and varying workload
• Demonstrated commitment to the achievement of goals and objectives in patient care
• Demonstrated proven problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose, and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting

Reason for Posting: Applicant Pool for Multiple Vacancies (to be filled immediately)

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research:

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.