Job Number
J0826-0363

Job Title
RPN Registered Practical Nurse

Job Type
Permanent Full Time

Union
CUPE

City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department
CCP2/Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation

Open Positions
1

Date Posted
August 19, 2026

Closing Date
August 25, 2026

Salary
$36.725 - $39.019/Hour

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
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a secure discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.

Student Loan Forgiveness
Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. You may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness

Position Summary
The CCP2/Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team.

Effective Date: August 24, 2026

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

Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program)

Post diploma courses and/or specialty experience in rehabilitation 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 - centered 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)

EPIC Trained or willing to train and pass testing

Hours of Work
Must be available to work 8 hour shifts (days/evenings/nights) Monday to Sunday on a rotating schedule. Shifts and hours may vary 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.

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📌 RPN Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Ross Memorial Hospital
📍 Ontario