RPN Registered Practical Nurse

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0826-0082 Job Title RPN Registered Practical Nurse Job Type Temporary Part Time Union CUPE City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department CCP1/Palliative Open Positions 0 Date Posted August 6, 2026 Closing Date August 12, 2026 Salary $36.725 - $39.019/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Department/Unit/Program Description Continuing Care Program 1 (CCP1) is the home of the GERI Unit (Geriatric Engagement and Reintegration Unit). This unit is abilities-focused, embraces quality of life and encourages activation, mobilization and socialization. The goal is for patients to maintain function, leading to either a safe discharge home or to a long term care facility. Patients participate in group activation and recreation programming. *** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness *** Position Summary The CCP1/Palliative Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team. Effective Date: September 07, 2026 Ending on or before: August 24, 2027 Essential Qualifications Current registration and member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, compliant with the Professional Standards and Standards of Practice for RPNs BCLS or current CPR certification essential, on hire Work Experience with non-invasive wound dressings required Post diploma courses and/or specialty experience in rehabilitation, palliative care and/or gerontology. Commitment to principles of care in these specialty areas is required Demonstrated skill in provision of supportive care for patients & families in complex situations Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients Experience with and demonstrated skill in providing client - centred care models Experience in a high performance interdisciplinary team Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and professional team members, and community partners Professional practice reflects Ross Memorial corporate and CCP Program vision, values and goals Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis Preferred Qualifications Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program) Trained in Epic - training can be provided, but must pass required testing. Hours of Work Must be available to work 8 hour shifts (days, evenings, and nights) Monday to Sunday on a rotating schedule, and may include shifts every other weekend. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job?

Provide compassionate nursing care within the Geriatric Engagement and Reintegration Unit and Palliative unit. Focus on patient activation, mobilization, and socialization to facilitate safe discharge or transition to long-term care.

Must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold BCLS/CPR certification. Requires experience with non-invasive wound dressings and a commitment to palliative and geriatric care principles.

• Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Wound Dressing
• Rehabilitation
• Palliative Care
• Gerontology
• Patient Transferring and Positioning
• Client-Centred Care
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Physical Assessment
• Epic Software

• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level