Registered Nurses, Intensive Care Unit - Employer Sponsored Education

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare facility in Cobourg is seeking part-time Registered Nurses for its Intensive Care Unit. This role includes professional nursing care for patients and participating in a critical care education program. Ideal candidates will have current BCLS and ACLS certifications, and possess effective communication and critical thinking skills. This position offers competitive pay between $39.07 and $56.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Willing to complete an ICU course fulltime within 12 months.
• Supports treatment modalities with physicians.
• Participates in staff education and Critical Care Response Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Manage demands in a rapidly changing environment.
• Educate patients and assess their needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Computer skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Reference # 00968 • Posted Friday, September 19th, 2025 at 12:00am • Scope Public Applications Accepted • Position Registered Nurses • Department Intensive Care Unit • Term Permanent, Part-Time • Pay $39.07 - $56.00 hourly as per the ONA Collective Agreement • Application Deadline Friday, September 26th, 2025 at 12:00am

Values and Commitment

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

Equity and Accessibility Statement

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [e-mail]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

Location and About NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Role Overview

The ICU at NHH has advanced the level of care offered from a mixed Level 2 Basic/Advanced Unit to a Level 3 Basic Unit. This position is for nurses with minimal experience in a critical care environment to complete a Critical Care Sponsorship.

Part-time staff will begin with part time hours, and transition to full-time hours during the sponsorship period for three months and then revert back to part time hours upon successful completion of the course.

The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for Registered Nurse ICU and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.

The hospital currently has five vacancies for novice nurses who do not possess a critical care certification.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Possess current BCLS
• Possess current ACLS
• Willing to complete an institutionally financed ICU course fulltime within 12 months of hire with a 2-year commitment to Northumberland Hills Hospital
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and experience dealing with the general public
• Assesses and provides education to patients
• Experience in working as part of an interprofessional team
• Supports physicians in developing the appropriate treatment modalities
• Critical thinking skills
• Participates in staff education opportunities & as an active member of the Critical Care Response Team
• Computer skills an asset
• Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

• Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize effectively
• Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions
• Intense visual concentration required for processing doctor’s orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
• Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach and physically support patients with assistance, as required
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was completed less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.