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 for the Surgical 4th Floor Unit. The role involves providing essential care for diverse medical and surgical cases. Candidates must possess current nursing registration and CPR certification and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires shift work, including 12-hour day and night shifts as per the departmental needs. Compensation is competitive, and the hospital is committed to equitable hiring practices.

Benefits

Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Training opportunities available

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR Certification is mandatory at the time of hire.
• Candidate must fulfill physical job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for medical and surgical patients.
• Work in a fast-paced surgical unit environment.
• Assist with various medical procedures and patient assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to deal with staff and public

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR Certification

Current medication course for RPN

Tools

Tracheostomy suctioning certification

Catheter irrigation certification

Job description

Job Number: J1125-0970

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: December 3, 2025

Closing Date: December 9, 2025

Salary: $35.917 - $38.161/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.

*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*

Department/Unit/Program Description:
The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients with 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.

Position Summary

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

Effective Date: January 6, 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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