Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Reference # 01152
Posted Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at 10:13am
Scope Public Applications Accepted
Position Registered Nurse
Department ICU
Vacancy yes
Term Permanent Full Time
Pay $41.15 - $58.98 hourly as per the ONA Collective Agreement
VALUES AND COMMITMENT
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is
People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.
EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via
[email protected]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East) - formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network - and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Qualifications/Requirements
The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for Registered Nurse ICU and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.
- Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- Possess current BCLS
- Possess a Critical Care Certificate from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2 years Medical surgical experience preferred
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills and experience dealing with the general public
- Experience in working as part of an interprofessional team
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills an asset
- Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to prioritize workload and effectively respond to many simultaneous and competing demands from patients, families, staff, physicians, and other programs and departments
- Intense visual concentration required for processing practitioners’ orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
- Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach, and physically support patients with assistance, as required
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending
- Adheres to safe and healthy workplace practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards, and adheres to health and safety related policies and procedures
- Understanding of compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Infection Prevention and Control practices
Employment Requirements
Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.
We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
