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

RMH is a medium sized hospital that provides 24 hour care to Emergency Room patients. The Emergency department embraces the Hospital’s vision by providing staff with an excellent, supportive, team workplace where the clinical team can practice in a multi-disciplinary team, providing Exceptional Care – Together.

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 Emergency Department is currently seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date: August 24, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program or RPN Certificate with completion of continued education courses in advanced physical assessment, and medication administration

- Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS certification, on hire
- Minimum of two years recent medical/surgical experience
- Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory,



and responsibilities to the profession
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work well with patients', families, community agencies and the entire emergency department team
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with continually changing priorities
- Experience in performing patient health teaching
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to function independently within scope of practice
- Ability to maximize utilization of resources
- Demonstrated good attendance with the ability to maintain this standard
- Willing to complete Emergency Department medical directives self learning package, IV and blood administration within RPN scope of practice
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic trained or ability to train and pass testing

Hours of Work

Must be able to work twelve [12] hour days, Monday through Sunday which will include statutory holidays. 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.

📌 RPN Registered Practical Nurse (Lindsay)
🏢 Ross Memorial Hospital
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