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

whca; Fergus; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit on a casual basis. The position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106, and requires current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.

Shifts include day, evening and night per department schedule. The salary range is CAD 37.69–39.17 per hour, with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive workplace and rigorous pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Maternal Child/Post Partum course preferred
• Breastfeeding Course preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) preferred
• BCLS Certification required
• 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
• Lifelong learner
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment required

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learner

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Attendance & reliability

BCLS Certification

Education

Registered with Ontario College of Nurses

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.