RPN Registered Practical Nurse

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0826-0363 Job Title RPN Registered Practical Nurse Job Type Permanent Full Time Union CUPE City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department CCP2/Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation Open Positions 1 Date Posted August 19, 2026 Closing Date August 25, 2026 Salary $36.725 - $39.019/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 CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program. ***Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. You may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness*** Position Summary The CCP2/Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team. Effective Date: August 24, 2026 Essential Qualifications 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 Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program) Post diploma courses and/or specialty experience in rehabilitation 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 Preferred Qualifications Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program) EPIC Trained or willing to train and pass testing Hours of Work Must be available to work 8 hour shifts (days/evenings/nights) Monday to Sunday on a rotating schedule. Shifts and hours may vary 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?

Provide specialized nursing care for patients in the Integrated Stroke and Rehabilitation unit to support recovery and safe discharge. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to implement functional goals and supportive care for patients and families.

Must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with current BCLS/CPR certification. Experience with non-invasive wound dressings and a commitment to rehabilitation and gerontology principles are required.

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Non-invasive Wound Dressings
• Physical Assessment
• Rehabilitation Care
• Gerontology
• Patient Transferring and Positioning
• Client-Centered Care
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Stroke Care
• Epic

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level