Registered Nurse - Emergency - Temporary Full-Time (2026-220)

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

Student loan forgiveness

Vacation pay 6%

HOOPP + 10% benefits alternative

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in Collingwood, ON, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a temporary full-time basis (approximately 6 months). You will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team serving the South Georgian Bay community and ED patients exceeding 34,000 annually.

The role offers 12-hour shifts with day, night, and weekend coverage. Required BLS/ACLS, acute care experience; Coronary Care I or planned completion within six months; opportunities for

Qualifications

• RN registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• One-year recent experience in acute care nursing.
• BLS, ACLS, Physical Assessment courses.
• Coronary Care I or willingness to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care through rapid assessment, treatment, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration while adhering to professional standards.
• Provide supportive, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice, critical thinking, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN—Ontario College of Nurses registration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency - Temporary Full-Time (2026-220)

Employment Type: Temporary full-time (approximately 6 months)

Reports to: Manager, Emergency & ICU

ONA

Reason for Posting: Temporary backfill

Hours of Work: days, nights, & weekends – 12-hr shifts

Rate of Pay: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

Join our Emergency Department team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving the South Georgian Bay community. Our ED provides comprehensive triage, trauma, resuscitation, medical, and surgical care for more than 34,000 patients annually. At CGMH, every shift brings something new — from ski hill injuries in January to boating injuries in July — offering endless opportunities to grow your skills and experience the excitement of emergency nursing.

This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care while seeing firsthand how your contributions improve outcomes. You will have the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise while working alongside a highly collaborative & supportive team.

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Registered Nurse you will earn an hourly rate of $41.15 - $58.98.

Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• As a Registered Nurse you are eligible for student loan forgiveness as CGMH is considered a rural hospital
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 6% pay in lieu of vacation
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (or HOOPP + 10%)
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled for 12-hour shifts

As the successful applicant, you will do the following:

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care through rapid assessment, treatment, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration while adhering to the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provide supportive, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice, critical thinking, and compassionate patient-centered care.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Registered as an RN with the College of Nurse
• One-year recent experience in acute care nursing
• BLS, ACLS, Physical Assessment course
• Coronary Care I or willingness to obtain within six (6) months

Preferred

• Completion of emergency courses or in the process of working towards
• CTAS, PALS, TNCC
• Coronary Care II

Alignment with our Values

We are committed to our values:

Be Kind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day to day basis.

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here .

Learn more about our Strategic Plan here .

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