Registered Nurse

Halton Healthcare; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Georgetown, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, evidence-based care for acute medical and surgical patients. The role supports full scope of practice under CNO guidelines, with rotations on 12-hour shifts.

Candidates must maintain Ontario RN registration and BLS certification, with preference for telemetry experience and post-acute care expertise. This temporary full-time position offers ongoing professional development and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Heart & Stroke approved BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Recent medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting.
• Coronary Care I is required within 6 months of hire.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-informed nursing care to acute medical/surgical patients.
• Function to full scope of practice per CNO guidelines.
• Assess and intervene, monitor IVs, medications, blood products, analgesia, CVADs and other devices.
• Interpret telemetry strips and laboratory values; respond with appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered care and ensure safe discharge planning.

Skills

RN scope of practice

Telemetry interpretation

Team communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario)

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun - Various rotating 12-hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: GH Med/Surg IP
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year
• Site Location: Georgetown

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The successful incumbent will provide safe, evidence-informed quality nursing care to an acute medical and surgical patient population by combining interpersonal communication with clinical knowledge and skills.

• Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO
• Demonstrate the ability to competently assess the patient, intervene appropriately and evaluate outcomes
• Demonstrate the knowledge, experience and ability to provide care for patients with a variety of needs including but not limited to: initiation and maintenance of IV's, administration of medication delivered via various routes, blood and blood product administration, patient controlled analgesia, TPN care and maintenance of CVADs, capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tubes, chest tubes, enteral feeds, wound management, oxygen therapy and tracheostomies
• Be able to provide appropriate care to pre-operative and post-operative patient
• Ability to interpret normal and abnormal telemetry strips
• Ability to interpret normal and abnormal laboratory values with appropriate nursing interventions
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the delivery of care in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the RN as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate efficiently, effectively and respectfully to patients, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered and family-centered care
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education
• Ability to fulfill the charge role for break coverage and on night shift

Qualifications

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Recent medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting required
• Coronary Care I is required within 6 months of hire
• Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
• Preference will be given to those with telemetry experience
• Physical Assessment Course is an asset
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a rapidly changing environment
• Team player with strong public relations and organizational skills
• Caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude towards patients and families
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts(Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: September 17, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By:September 24, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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