Company Bio
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.
Position Summary
The CCP2/Integrated Stroke/Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team.
Effective: As soon as possible
Ending on or before: August 25, 2025
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 safe 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.
***Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. You may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness***
*** Ross Memorial Hospital is participating in the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). If you are a new grad and/or have not been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the last 6 months, you may be eligible to receive $25,000 in grant funding***
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 and 12 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.