RPN Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

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.

Job details

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. 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 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn 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 Preferred Qualifications Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing Hours of Work 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. Are you interested in this job?

What you’ll do

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, 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 job's physical demands; EPIC training is preferred, with training available subject to passing required testing.

Benefits

• Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Tracheotomy Suctioning
• Continuous Bladder Maintenance
• Simple Dressings
• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Medication Administration
• Teamwork
• EPIC

Job areas

• Healthcare

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