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Registered Practical Nurse

  • Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
  • Lindsay, ON, Canada

$37.459 - $39.800/Hour · Temporary

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Job Number

J1026-1042

Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Union

CUPE

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Float Pool

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

November 3, 2026

Closing Date

November 5, 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 Nursing Float Pool is currently seeking a Temporary Part-time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date: November 16, 2026

Ending on or before: April 15, 2027

*** 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

  • Current registration and member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, compliant with the Professional Standards and Standards of Practice for RPNs
  • BCLS or current CPR certification essential, on hire
  • Work Experience with non-invasive wound dressings required
  • Post diploma courses and/or specialty experience in rehabilitation, palliative care and/or gerontology. Commitment to principles of care in these specialty areas is required
  • Demonstrated skill in provision of supportive care for patients & families in complex situations
  • Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients
  • Experience with and demonstrated skill in providing client - centered care models
  • Experience in a high performance interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and professional team members, and community partners
  • Professional practice reflects Ross Memorial corporate and CCP Program vision, values and goals
  • Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Essential Qualifications

  • Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program)
  • Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be available to work twelve [12] hour shifts, days and nights, 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 patient-centered nursing care as part of the hospital's Nursing Float Pool, supporting patients and families in complex situations. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and provide safe patient transfers, positioning, and non-invasive wound dressing care.

Requirements

Applicants must hold current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have BCLS or current CPR certification, along with experience in non-invasive wound dressings. Specialty experience or post-diploma courses in rehabilitation, palliative care, or gerontology are required, and candidates must demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-care skills.

Skills

  • Non-Invasive Wound Dressings
  • Supportive Patient and Family Care
  • Patient Transfer and Positioning
  • Client-Centered Care
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Continuous Learning
  • Rehabilitation Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Gerontology
  • Physical Assessment
  • EPIC

Benefits

  • Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Registered Practical Nurse
  • College of Nurses of Ontario
  • BCLS
  • CPR
  • Non-Invasive Wound Dressings
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • Gerontology
  • Supportive Care
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Patient Transfers
  • Patient Positioning
  • Interdisciplinary Team
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Learning
  • Professional Development
  • Physical Assessment
  • EPIC
  • Acute Care
  • Float Pool
  • CUPE

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