Registered Practical Nurse, Women's & Childrens (Obstetrics) PT Contract 2025-6187

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Obstetrics Registered Practical Nurse to join the Women & Children’s Health team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional care in antenatal and postpartum settings, supporting women's health and infant care. Ideal applicants should possess the necessary qualifications and be ready to adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment. This part-time role offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive, community-focused atmosphere.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits, including Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.
• BCLS certification within the last year.
• Experience with postpartum women and neonates.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate care for women and families.
• Provide antenatal, postpartum, and infant care.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

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. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

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

$37.519 - $38.160

Shifts

4 hrs / 6 hrs / 12 hrs

As a key member of the Women & Children’s Health team, the Obstetrics Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, analyzing, prioritizing, planning, and evaluating care in collaboration with women and families in both normal and complex situations. The nursing care includes antenatal care, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, infant care, and care following perinatal loss. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling. This part-time position contributes to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Duties as per job fact sheet.

Note: Posted hours do not guarantee shifts, which may be subject to change.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• BCLS certification within the last year
• Neonatal Resuscitation course completed within the past 2 years or willingness to complete within 6 months
• Breastfeeding Certificate Program or willingness to complete within 1 year
• Experience within the past 2 years with the physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of postpartum women and neonates
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain resilient and adaptable during changing priorities and critical situations
• Experience with Meditech is an asset
• Reliable attendance is required

As part of our commitment to health and safety from COVID-19, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to accommodation requirements.

The successful external applicant must provide a criminal record check, in original format, dated within two months of the conditional offer, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At CMH, community matters. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Chinnonton. We are committed to fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace free from violence, harassment, and discrimination. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, and will provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

We partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) to support our diversity initiatives. We invite you to explore a future with CMH.

Mari Iromoto, Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: CMH uses AI-based tools to assist in applicant screening to promote fairness and reduce bias, supporting our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.