Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality care across patient populations within a fast-paced environment. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and use Cerner and electronic records to support clinical decision-making.

Must maintain BLS and current Ontario registration. We offer HOOPP pension, full-time and part-time options, professional development, and a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Ontario registration and BSc in Nursing or equivalent.
• Valid BLS Certification and ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Experience in acute medical nursing and ability to work independently with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families and deliver plan of care across units.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for acute medical conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize Cerner/Electronic Patient Records.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

BLS Certification

Education

BSc in Nursing

Ontario RN registration

Tools

Cerner

Electronic Patient Record

Outlook

Job description

Posting Dates:September 4, 2026 - September 11, 2026

Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The RN is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through application of specialized knowledge, skill and judgement, both in assessing health needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

Do you want to learn more about a specific unit or department? Follow the link for details: Hospital Services – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Registered Nurse, currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Graduate of a BSc in Nursing or education and experience that allows the RN to practice at full scope
• Current BLS Certification
• Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to acute medical nursing with the ability to work independently, utilizing critical thinking skillset
• Basic computer skills (Outlook email, Cerner, Electronic Patient Record)
• Capability to administer medication inclusive of IV medication administration, with a physician’s order
• Ability to assess, adapt and respond within a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
• Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy
• Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• One (1) year of Acute Medical Care experience within the last three (3) years
• Palliative Care Fundamentals (Level 1)
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and P.I.E.C.E.S certification

HOURS:

The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the ONA Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Full-Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
• Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
• Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization