Registered Practical Nurse - Grow Your Own - OR (GMCH) #2025-215

Groves Hospital & Foundation; Centre Wellington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community hospital in Centre Wellington is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Operating Room. This regular part-time position offers financial support for candidates without prior qualifications, aiming to foster growth in the Operating Room setting. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain relevant certifications. Flexible availability for shifts is essential, and a commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be available for day, evening, and night shifts.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required.
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills

General medical experience

Willingness to obtain Cardiac Monitoring within 3 months

Experience in working collaboratively

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

Operating Room Course

IV Therapy Course

Job description

November 19, 2025

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2025-215

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OPERATING ROOM - “GROW YOUR OWN” OPPORTUNITY (REGULAR PART-TIME)

A “Grow Your Own” opportunity is available for a nurse who has an interest in a career within the Operating Room, but does not possess the qualifications. Financial support will be available to the successful candidate with a return of service agreement. **Preference through this opportunity will be given first to candidates who possess the OR - RPN certification.

This regular part-time position is available in the Operating Room for an Operating Room Technician (RPN).

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current BCLS certification
• Operating Room Course
• General medical experience required
• Must be available to take on call and meet the call back requirements
• IV Therapy Course (or up to scope)
• Cardiac Monitoring / Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated lifelong learner
• Team player
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment

HOURS OF WORK:

• Must be available for day, evening and night shifts; as per department schedule

SALARY:

• $34.58 - $35.98 per hour

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on November 27, 2025

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.