Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Surgery FTC 2026-6842

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 Womens and Childrens 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 .

Job Description

Salary

$38.363 - $39.019

Schedule

Days Evenings Nights Weekends & Holidays

Shift

12 hrs

Expected Average Number of Hours: approx 45-90 hours biweekly ( Not a guarantee of hours )

Full-Time contract expected to end January 2027

Summary:

As a key member of the Inpatient Surgery team the Registered Practical Nurse assumes a participative role on the health care team and will provide nursing services within their defined scope of practice to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. This is a part-time position to work 12 hour shifts including days evenings nights weekends and statutory holidays. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting standing walking bending lifting pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required
• Current BCLS certificate required
• Demonstrates application of nursing knowledge through patient assessment and recognizing limits of practice and consulting appropriately
• 2 years current medical/surgical experience in an active care setting required
• Medication administration course essential
• CMH certified to initiate IV and administer IV medications required
• Epidural certification and experience in monitoring a patient post epi-morph is preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education essential
• Demonstrate ability to integrate discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources into the clients care plan
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of health promotion into the clients care plan
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Meditech system modules would be a definite asset
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID-19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check as requested by Human Resources in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful caring and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA communities regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills education and experience. CMHs AI serves to assist not replace human decision-making with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospitals commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Union

SEIU Service Part Time

Required Experience:

Contract

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 38 - 39