Registered Nurse

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 Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC) provides assessment/treatment and teaching for patients who do not require inpatient admission or general anesthetic. All clinics require physician referral. Services and procedures provided by the ACC include: minor surgery procedures, Cystoscopy, transfusion of blood products, fracture clinic and the surgical pre-operative assessment clinic.

Position Summary

The Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) is searching for a Temporary Part-Time Registered Nurse to join their healthcare team.

Effective: As soon as possible
Ending on or before: March 31, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Operating Room Certificate OR Obtain within 1-year of working in the ACU
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Demonstrated Health Teaching Skills, for example: Wound Care, Pre and post op teaching, Ostomy care
• Current CPR certification, on hire
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with patients, family members and all levels of staff
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Recent, within the last two (2) years, clinical experience in OR/endoscopy/out-patient procedures/wound care/pre and post op care/adult teaching
• Demonstrated Infection Control knowledge as it relates to endoscopy procedures and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a good attendance record
• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• BScN
• Epic trained or ability to train and pass testing

Hours of Work

Must be available for eight hour shifts, Monday to Friday. 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.