Registered Practical Nurse
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$37.459 - $39.800/Hour · Temporary
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Job Number
J1026-0227
Job Title
Registered Practical Nurse
Job Type
Casual
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Surgical Unit - 4th floor
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 7, 2026
Closing Date
October 13, 2026
Salary
$37.459 - $39.800/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
*** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness ***
Position Summary
The Surgical 4th Floor Unit is currently seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Essential Qualifications
Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Number
J1026-0227
Job Title
Registered Practical Nurse
Job Type
Casual
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Surgical Unit - 4th floor
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 7, 2026
Closing Date
October 13, 2026
Salary
$37.459 - $39.800/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
*** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness ***
Position Summary
The Surgical 4th Floor Unit is currently seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Essential Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current CPR Certification, on hire
- Certified or willing to be certified in tracheostomy suctioning, continuous bladder maintenance, catheter irrigation and simple dressings
- Current medication course for RPN
- Demonstrated ability to deal co-operatively and effectively with all levels of staff and the public
- Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
- Must be compliant with College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards
- Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing
Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to medical and surgical patients with a range of conditions and care needs on the 4th floor Surgical Unit. Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff and the public while meeting the unit's patient-care requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR certification, and a current medication course for RPNs. They must meet College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards, fulfill the physical requirements of the role, and be certified or willing to obtain certification in specified clinical procedures; EPIC training is preferred, with required testing to pass.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Suctioning
- Catheter Irrigation
- Simple Dressings
- EPIC
Benefits
- Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- CPR Certification
- RPN Medication Course
- Tracheostomy Suctioning
- Catheter Irrigation
- Simple Dressings
- EPIC
- Surgical Unit
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Women's Health
- Urology
- Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD
- Bowel Obstruction
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- 12-Hour Shifts