Registered Nurse - Medicine (GMCH) #2026-193

whca; Fergus; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medicine on a temporary part-time basis. Must hold an RN certificate and be eligible to work in Ontario, with shifts including weekends.

The role requires ongoing certifications, strong assessment skills, and the ability to act as charge nurse when needed. Salary ranges from $41.15 to $58.98 per hour, with mandatory pre-employment checks and health assessment.

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 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.

Skills

Nursing license (RN)

BCLS & ACLS

IV starts / IV meds

Defibrillation / pacing cert

Coronary Care Course

CVADS & 12-lead ECG

Medical nursing (palliative care)

Assessment skills

Charge nurse readiness

Performance & attendance

Reference checks

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Pre-Employment Health Assessment

Education

RN licence / nursing certificate

Job description

August 27, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-193

REGISTERED NURSE - MEDICINE

(TEMPORARY PART TIME)

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.