Registered Practical Nurse - Medicine (GMCH) #2026-218

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Fergus; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is seeking a temporary full-time Registered Practical Nurse (Medicine) to join our team in Fergus, Ontario.

Responsibilities include reliable patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to hospital policies. The successful candidate must hold CNO registration, BCLS, and complete IV therapy training within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Updated IV course and IV Med Administration – mandatory within 3 months of hire.
• 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 prior to being hired.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical Assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Lifelong learner

Team player

Education

Registration with Ontario College of Nurses

BCLS certification

Job description

September 22, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-218

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - MEDICINE

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)

One (1) temporary full time Registered Practical Nurse opportunity is available on Medicine at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current BCLS certification
• Updated IV course and IV Med Administration – mandatory within 3 months of hire
• 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 prior to being hired

HOURS:

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

SALARY:

• $37.69 - $39.17 per hour

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.