Registered Practical Nurse, Emergency Department FT 2026-7170

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Group Benefits: Health & Dental for FT

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education Grant and Career Development

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Emergency Department team. The role focuses on patient assessment, monitoring, and education, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

The incumbent will apply nursing knowledge, maintain professional responsibility, and adapt to rotating shifts and a 12-hour schedule. Requirements include Ontario registration as an RPN, CPR, and IV experience, with a willingness to obtain a Basic Cardiac

Qualifications

• College of Nurses of Ontario certificate of registration in good standing.
• RPN diploma required.
• Current CPR certificate required.
• Medication administration required.
• Excellent physical assessment skills required.
• Minimum of one-year recent medical/surgical/mental health experience within a hospital setting, required.
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia certificate required.
• Emergency nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional education required in related clinical area.
• Discharge planning knowledge and use of community resources required.
• Ability to work in a patient-centered, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
• IV trained and certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Familiarity with monitoring patients receiving blood products.
• Experience with psychosocial support for patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with Meditech system modules preferred.
• Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the Three Factor Framework and maintain accountability for own practice.
• Assess, monitor, and document changes in patient condition.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Educate patients and families with relevant information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and vaccination requirements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Emergency care

Patient education

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

I.V. trained

Discharge planning

Blood product monitoring

Education

RPN Diploma

Certificate of Registration (Ontario)

CPR certification

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia certificate

Medication administration training

Experience in hospital setting

Meditech knowledge

COVID-19 vaccination status

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary

$38.363 - $39.019

Schedule

Days, Nights, Rotating weekends, Rotating Holidays

Shift

12 Hours

Position Summary: As a key member of the Emergency Department Team, the Registered Practical Nurse participates in the delivery of exceptional health care to patients by performing a variety of treatments and procedures, assessments, monitoring, interdisciplinary reporting and documenting changes in patient’s overall state within the framework of the Registered Practical Nurse. Additional responsibilities include assisting the patient with activities of daily living and providing both the patient and family with relevant information/education. The successful incumbent will demonstrate the application of nursing knowledge through patient assessment and utilizes the Three Factor Framework to manage the full scope of practice for patient care, demonstrate professional responsibility, and is accountable for own practice. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Duties as per job fact sheet.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration in good standing, required
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR certificate required
• Medication administration required
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Minimum of one-year recent medical/surgical/mental health experience within a hospital setting, required
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia certificate required
• Emergency nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional education required in related clinical area
• Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources, required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a patient centered, multi-disciplinary team environment is essential
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) problem-solving and negotiating skills required
• I.V. trained and certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire required
• Must demonstrate familiarity with monitoring patients receiving blood products
• Must demonstrate psychosocial skills and relevant experience with offering supportive emotional care to the patient and their family/significant others from all cultural backgrounds
• Experience with Meditech system modules preferred
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basisis required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Melissa Duguid, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Union

SEIU Service – Full Time