Registered Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care - Temporary Part-Time (2025-130)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ambulatory Care, providing quality patient care in a dynamic community setting. This role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

4% vacation pay

14% pay in lieu of benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

CGMH Perkopolis discounts

Qualifications

• Must have current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care for individuals and groups including families.
• Documents assessment according to the College of Nurses and CGMH Policies.
• Administers patient care within scope of practice based on the established care plan.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organization

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certificate of Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse

Basic Cardiac Life Support

IV Certification

Job description

Detailed Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Registered Practical Nurse – Ambulatory Care

2025-130

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.

Corporate Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Benefits

This position also includes 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

The Opportunity

Participates as a team member in the promotion, assessment, provision and delivery of quality care through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. Provides direct care for individuals, group of individuals including family members and significant other whose outcomes of care are predictable. RPNs that provide aspect of care in situation in which the patient’s condition is complex and the outcomes of care are not predictable do so in collaboration with RNs and with other member of the health care team.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Certified in physical assessment, asepsis.
• Knowledge of principles of medical, surgical, geriatric, palliative, rehab (dependent on work area).
• Successful completion of IV Certification
• Excellent nursing assessment, communication, critical thinking, organization, documentation and problem solving skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills when dealing with staff, supervisors, physicians, patients and family members.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in recognizing situations that may require immediate attention of appropriate person/people.
• Ability to provide educational opportunities for clients and family, other health care providers and health care students.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Practices
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team
  
  

Assessment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients using a pre-established process
• Exercises clinical judgement within the scope of practice.
• Documents assessment according to the College of Nurses and CGMH Policies and Procedures.
• Collects and interprets subjective and objective data to identify care needs.
• Uses a variety of data collection and communication techniques and data sources.
  
  

Planning

• Contributes to the plan of care and activities for the patient using a consultative collaborative process to include:
• Care needs derived from assessment and input from the individual and other health care disciplines.
• Nursing interventions for each care need.
• Expected patient focused outcomes for each care need.
• Evidence-based nursing actions.
• Review of the plan each shift with revision of the plan according to ongoing assessment.
• Participation in discharge planning.
• Collaboration with other members of the team.
• Documentation reflective of the plan of care.
  
  

Implementation

• Administers patient care within scope of practice based on the established care plan.
• Provides health teaching according to a pre-established plan.
• Performs technical skill safely according to scope of practice, CGMH and unit specific Policies and Procedures.
• Meets the Hospital and unit specific standards for certification.
• Organizes and prioritizes care as mutually agreed with the patient and based on the nurse’s clinical judgement.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Seeks help and guidance as required.
• Documents all strategies and interventions.
  
  

Evaluation

• Evaluates the patient response and outcomes using a collaborative and consultative approach.
• Monitors patient responses and outcomes.
• Contributes to the modification of the plan of care to reflect the patient’s changing needs.
• Anticipates and/or responds to expected and unexpected outcomes.
• Solicits assistance in response to unexpected outcomes.
• Documents ongoing evaluation of patient responses and outcomes.
  
  

Coordination

• Utilizes Organizational skills to facilitate care for assigned patients.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues on other units to share resources, problem solve and plan for care provision.
  
  

Communication

• Works with the patient, the health team and support services to provide professional service.
• Accesses a variety of resources representative of the multi-disciplinary team within the organization and, where required, of the community and other health care agencies.
• Reports changes in patient status to RN/MD.
• Uses skills and knowledge to act as a client advocate.
• Communicates in a manner that promotes respect for the individual.
• Identifies issues/concerns with respect to compromises to client care, the Hospital’s Policies, Procedures and practices, etc. and initiates action to adjust the matter.
• Reports maintenance issues/equipment repairs.
  
  

Critical Thinking And Job Knowledge

• Applies the nursing process, Hospital and/or unit specific Policies or Procedures to guide practice.
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently to plan and meet need.
• Intervenes in situations where safety or wellbeing is compromised.
• Combines skills and knowledge to promote individualized client care in the work environment.
• Develops and/or maintains a plan of care for the patient as deemed appropriate in the clinical area.
• Performs nursing actions which implement the plan, including treatment, medications, personal care and activities of daily living.
• Applies the teaching plan to enhance client knowledge through education.
• Promotes a safe work environment through awareness of health and safety issues as they relate to the workplace and taking corrective action.
  
  

Leadership

• Promotes quality practice through assisting in planning and resource co-ordination.
• Acts as a role model by displaying good ethical practice and professional work habits.
• Commits to self-improvement in knowledge and skills.
• Supports educational activities within the organization by identifying and pursuing the need for specific education.
• Share expertise, knowledge and skill and acts as a resource to other staff.
• Assists in orientating and mentoring new staff when opportunities present.
• Preceptors for nursing staff.
  
  

Quality Improvement/Risk Management

• Supports and participates in quality improvement/risk management activities to facilitate improved patient care.
• Promotes utilization of mechanical aids to reduce risk of injury.
• Restock supplies.
• Adhere to Patient and Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities
  
  

More Information

Location: Ambulatory Care

Employee Group: SEIU Service

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 3 months)

Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work: Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Available on a predetermined basis for up to 22.5 hours per week (45/pay).

Wage: $36.777– $38.161

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.