Registered Nurse ICU - Temporary Full-Time (2025-339)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Collingwood is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves assessing and providing care to patients in a high-stakes environment while adhering to nursing standards. Successful candidates will have a critical care certification and at least two years of acute care experience. This position offers competitive wages of $40.24 – $57.68 per hour, with flexible scheduling, including 12-hour shifts on days, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan option

Employee assistance program

Education assistance program

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Successful completion of an accredited Critical Care Certification program.
• Minimum two years of acute care nursing experience in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment and treatment of patients in the ICU.
• Provides care and health promotion using therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative means.
• Adheres to standards mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse

Critical Care Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - ICU

2025-339

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four‑season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

MH is an 84‑bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high‑quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay. To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We Are Committed To Our Values

• Being kind – fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
• Supporting each other – working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
• Leading by example – setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
• Continuously growing – embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we’re committed to the well‑being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry‑leading compensation package that includes:

• CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides group benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
• Option to enroll in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Includes 6% vacation pay and 14% or HOOPP + 10% pay in lieu of benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
• Access to Employee Education Assistance Program
• Self‑scheduling available for part‑time nurses

For nursing positions, CGMH participates in and qualifies for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) and the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program (CSLFP). These programs are offered to nurses working in rural and remote communities—offering up to $25,000 (CCPN) over two years or $60,000 (CSLFP) in loan forgiveness over five years. To learn more about the government’s work on these initiatives, visit: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses or https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses.html.

The Opportunity:

An ICU RN participates as a team member in the assessment, treatment, provision of care and health promotion for all patients through supportive, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative means while adhering to the standards mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Scope of Practice: Provides care to medical, surgical, chronic, pediatric, obstetrical, rehabilitative and/or palliative patients whose care may be complex and whose outcomes may be unpredictable.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Successful completion of an accredited Critical Care Certification program
• Current BCLS and ACLS Certification
• Coronary Care Level 1 or equivalent essential
• Minimum two years of acute care nursing experience – preferably in a critical care setting
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributes within the scope of an RN as a team member in the assessment, treatment, provision of care and health promotion for all patients through supportive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means while adhering to the standards mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

More Information:

Location: Intensive Care Unit

Employee Group: ONA

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 6 months)

Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work: 12‑hour shifts, days, evenings, and weekends. Please be reminded that as a hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts – days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $40.24 – $57.68 per hour plus applicable shift premiums for evenings, nights and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59 pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format. Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.