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Reference # 00934 Posted Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 12:00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Registered Practical Nurse Department Medical Float Team Term Temporary, Part-Time Pay $35.54 - $38.16 hourly as per the CUPE Collective Agreement Application Deadline Friday, June 27th, 2025 at 12:00am

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Role Overview

The successful incumbent will provide care in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. As a member of the interprofessional team, the successful candidate has a significant role in promoting health, preventing illness, and helping clients to meet overall health related needs. In accordance with the College of Nurses 3 factor model, the RPN will practice autonomously with patients who are less complex, more predictable with lower risk for negative outcome(s). The RPN works in consultation and collaboration with RNs and other members of the interprofessional team to meet the care needs of the more complex less predictable patients at a higher risk for negative outcomes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Practical Nursing Diploma
• Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Current Coronary Care Course 1 or completion within 6 months
• Completion of Medication Administration course or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
• Acute Medical/ Surgical clinical practice competencies; Knowledge of rehabilitation principles of care preferred
• Demonstrated competency in the care of the elderly patient with respect to geriatric syndromes and any applicable certifications (i.e. Gentle Persuasive Approaches, LEAP, PIECES, etc)
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for responsive behaviours in dementia
• Updated nursing skills and demonstrated competency- including but not limited to - aseptic techniques, physical assessments, acute and chronic disease management, post-operative care, pressure injury prevention, wound management and IV therapy
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient/family learning needs and customize and provide meaningful information/education
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with patients, families and the interprofessional team
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of EPIC/ Order Entry programs an asset
• Competence in interpreting and analyzing data and taking appropriate action/intervention
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of ‘Person-and-Family-Centered’ Model of Care
  
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize workload and demands effectively
• Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions
• Intense visual concentration required for processing practitioners’ orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
• Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach and physically support patients with assistance, as required
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending
• Adheres to safe and healthy workplace practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance, educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards, and adheres to health and safety related policies and procedures
  
  

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.