Registered Practical Nurse

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community hospital in Ontario is seeking a Permanent Part-time Registered Practical Nurse to provide care in the Surgical Unit. The ideal candidate will hold a current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario and have strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include patient care for complex medical and surgical cases. Work hours include 12-hour shifts and may vary based on departmental needs. Join a dedicated team in a hospital committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

Potential for up to $30,000 in Student Loan forgiveness

Comprehensive professional development

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification on hire.
• Certified in tracheostomy suctioning and catheter irrigation.
• Current medication course for RPN.

Responsibilities

• Join the Surgical 4th Floor Unit as a Permanent Part-time Registered Practical Nurse.
• Care for medical and surgical patients with various complexities.
• Fulfill physical requirements as per current Physical Demands Analysis.

Skills

Co-operative interaction with staff and public

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Compliance with physical demands

Education

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Job Number

J0126-0738

Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse

Job Type

Permanent Part Time

Union

CUPE

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Surgical Unit - 4th floor

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

January 26, 2026

Closing Date

January 28, 2026

Salary

$36.725 - $39.019/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute‑care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.

*** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness ***

Position Summary

The Surgical 4th Floor Unit is currently seeking a Permanent Part-time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date: May 04, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR Certification, on hire
• Certified or willing to be certified in tracheostomy suctioning, continuous bladder maintenance, catheter irrigation and simple dressings
• Current medication course for RPN
• Demonstrated ability to deal co-operatively and effectively with all levels of staff and the public
• Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
• Must be compliant with College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing

Hours of Work

Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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