Registered Nurse (PDH) #2025-230

Wellington Health Care Alliance; Palmerston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Healthcare Organization in Palmerston, Ontario is seeking a temporary full-time Registered Nurse. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care per standards and requires an Ontario RN Certificate of Competence. Key skills include cardiac monitoring and critical thinking. Salary ranges from $40.24 to $57.68 per hour, and applicants must be available for all shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required.
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for comprehensive nursing care as per standards.
• Prepared to work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Emergency Department.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring skills (ECG application & interpretation)

Started IV competent

Phlebotomy competence

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Leadership/Charge role capability

Education

Current Ontario RN Certificate of Competence

BScN

Membership in RNAO and CNA

Current BCLS

ACLS

Maternal Child Course or relevant experience

NRP

TNCC recommended

ENPC/PALS recommended

CTAS

Job description

December 9, 2025

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL

POSTING #2025-230

REGISTERED NURSE (TEMPORARY FULL TIME)

POSITION OVERVIEW

One (1) temporary full time Registered Nurse opportunity is available at the Palmerston & District Hospital, site of North Wellington Health Care. This position will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to policies and procedures as set out by NWHC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Ontario RN Certificate of Competence
• BScN is an asset
• Membership in RNAO and CNA is an asset
• Current BCLS
• ACLS - current
• Maternal Child Course or relevant clinical experience for exemption
• NRP
• Cardiac monitoring skills (ECG application & interpretation, cardiac arrhythmia interpretation)
• Competent to start IV
• Competent in phlebotomy
• Certified for defibrillation
• TNCC recommended
• ENPC/PALS recommended
• CTAS
• Must be prepared to work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Emergency Department
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven organizational and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to assume a leadership/charge role
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities
• 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

HOURS OF WORK

• As per Department Schedule
• Must be available to work all shifts

SALARY

$40.24 - $57.68 per hour

UNION

Ontario Nurses’ Association

APPLYING

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Internal applicants should apply with your work email address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

EEO & WORKPLACE STATEMENTS

North Wellington Health Care 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. North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.