Registered Practical Nurse - OBS/Surgical Inpatient (GMCH) #2026-195

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Fergus; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario, is seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse for the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit. You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment to support mothers and newborns as needed.

Must be registered with the Ontario College of Nurses, hold BCLS, and complete IV therapy within 3 months. Availability for day, evening, and night shifts is required; the role is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses is required.
• BCLS certification is required; IV administration course within 3 months of hire.
• Maternal Child/Post Partum, Breastfeeding and NRP courses preferred.
• Satisfactory attendance and references; Police Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

BCLS Certification

Maternal Child/Post Partum course preferred

Breastfeeding Course preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) preferred

IV Therapy / IV Med Administration – mandatory within 3 months

Job description

August 27, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-195

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OBS/SURGICAL INPATIENT

(CASUAL)

One (1) casual RPN opportunity is available in the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Maternal Child/Post Partum course preferred
• Breastfeeding Course preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) preferred
• BCLS Certification
• Updated IV course and IV Med Administration – mandatory within 3 months of hire
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated life long learner
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• 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.