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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse to join their team!
Effective: June 29, 2026
Ending on or before: June 18, 2027
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) serves mainly cardiac, medical, and surgical patients requiring close monitoring and observation. Admissions to ICU occur when an individual experiences a heart attack, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and if intensive observation is required. Patients are closely monitored using special equipment in a quiet atmosphere.
*** 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 ***
Essential Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- Critical Care Certificate or willing to obtain within 1 year of starting in the ICU
- Recent experience with mechanical ventilation and defibrillation
- Coronary Care 1
- Post diploma courses through Community College in Cardiology and Physical Assessment
- Current Certificate of Competence
- Current C.P.R. Certification, on hire
- Critical Care experience, within the last five years
- Proven cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient assessment skills
- Current I.V. Therapy and Medications certification - hemodynamic intravenous medications
- Proven effective organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, time management, problem solving skills
- Current ACLS certification required
- Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis (i.e. lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance)
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients and the public
- Must be compliant with College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards
Preferred Qualifications
- BScN
- Coronary Care 2
- Epic trained or ability to train and pass testing
Hours of Work
Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA 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.
