Registered Nurse - Medicine (GMCH) #2026-166

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Fergus; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medicine department on a temporary part-time basis. You will provide direct patient care, perform assessments, and contribute to a collaborative team in a busy inpatient unit.

The role requires current nursing registration, BCLS/ACLS, IV therapy skills, and experience in medical nursing with palliative care exposure. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends per schedule.

Qualifications

• Current College of Nurses certificate of competence.
• BCLS & ACLS certifications.
• Certified to start IVs and give IV meds.
• Defibrillation and cardiac pacing certification required.
• Coronary Care Course or equivalent.
• CVADS and 12-lead ECG knowledge preferred.
• Recent experience in medical nursing including palliative care.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Commitment to serve as charge nurse.
• Must pass reference checks, Police Vulnerable Sector Check, and pre-employment health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Medicine department.
• Participate in shift coverage including weekends.
• Perform assessments and care planning.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Charge nurse duties

Shift/weekend availability

Education

Nursing certificate of competence

BCLS & ACLS certs

IV start and IV meds cert

Tools

CVADS knowledge

12-lead ECG familiarity

Defibrillation equipment handling

Job description

July 24, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-166

REGISTERED NURSE - MEDICINE

(TEMPORARY PART TIME)

One (1) temporary part time Registered Nurse position is available in the Medicine department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current College of Nurses certificate of competence
• Current certificate in BCLS & ACLS*
• Certified to start IV’s and give IV meds*
• Defibrillation and Cardiac pacing certification required*
• Coronary Care Course or equivalent*
• CVADS (Central Venous Access Devices) and 12 lead ECG preferred
• Recent experience in medical nursing including palliative care
• Well developed assessment skills necessary
• Commitment to serve in capacity of charge nurse
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

*will consider applicant’s firm commitment to complete these certifications within a specific agreed upon time period.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills necessary for effective patient and staff interaction in a busy, demanding environment
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and performance development (including focus on palliative care) to contribute towards achievement of unit goals and objectives

HOURS

• Must be available for all three shifts, and weekends, as per department schedule
• All other contract rules apply

SALARY

• $41.15 - $58.98 per hour

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.