Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting current standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Medicine - Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU)

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (UNIFOR Service)

Hours of Work: CAW2D2N (UNI2D2N)

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary :

The Registered Practical Nurse assists in the co-ordination of total nursing care for an assigned group of patients including telemetry patients. The RPN works closely with other nursing staff and patient team personnel, in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within the clinical setting. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

- Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Acute Medicine experience preferred
- Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with interdisciplinary team, patients, significant others, and general public
- Ability to catheterize, monitor IV’s and use aseptic technique
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for medical patients
- Skilled in BG testing, 12 lead EKG’s
- Must obtain basic cardiac arrhythmia course within 4 months of accepting the position




- Knowledgeable with oxygen equipment and set up
- Basic computer skills
- Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

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