RPN Registered Practical Nurse
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$37.459 - $39.800/Hour · Full-time
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Job Number
J1126-0034
Job Title
RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Medical Unit
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 Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
*** 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 Medical Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: November 16, 2026
Ending on or before: November 16, 2027
Essential Qualifications
Must be available to work twelve [12] hour night shifts, Monday to Sunday, including statutory holidays. 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
J1126-0034
Job Title
RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Medical Unit
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 Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
*** 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 Medical Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: November 16, 2026
Ending on or before: November 16, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Registration
- Current C.P.R. Certification, on hire
- Certified in tracheotomy suctioning, continuous bladder maintenance and simple dressings
- 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
- Current medication course for R.P.N.
- Must be compliant with College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
- Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing
Must be available to work twelve [12] hour night shifts, Monday to Sunday, including statutory holidays. 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 patients admitted to the acute Medical Inpatient Unit as part of a patient-centered multidisciplinary team. Respect patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices while supporting care for conditions including cardiac illness, heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and pneumonia.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current Certificate of Registration, current CPR certification upon hire, a current RPN medication course, and certification in tracheotomy suctioning, continuous bladder maintenance, and simple dressings. They must meet College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards, demonstrate effective communication, organization, time management, and cooperation, and be able to meet the role's physical demands; EPIC training is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Medication Administration
- Tracheotomy Suctioning
- Simple Dressings
- CPR
- EPIC
Benefits
- Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN
- Medical Inpatient Unit
- Acute Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Certificate of Registration
- CPR Certification
- Medication Course
- Tracheotomy Suctioning
- Simple Dressings
- College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards
- EPIC
- Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Pneumonia
- Night Shifts
- Statutory Holidays
- CUPE