Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J0725-0358
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Job Category:
Nursing
Unit:
Surgery
Job Type:
Temporary Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
July 10, 2025
Available Shifts:
700-1900 - Schedule subject to change 0700 - 1500 - Schedule subject to change 1900-0700 - Schedule subject to change 1500 - 2300 - Schedule subject to change 2300-0700 - Schedule subject to change Sunday - Saturday days, evenings and nights 8- & 12-hour shifts - Schedule subject to change Scheduled 8- & 12-hour shifts between 0000-2400 - Schedule subject to change Closing Date:
July 17, 2025
Salary:
$39.07 - $56.00/Hour
Union:
ONA







Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.



This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

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As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the role of Registered Nurse (RN) at CCH is to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical, and evidenced-based nursing care. The overall function of the RN is to assist our patients and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions and maximise their self-care abilities. The RN also acts as a resource for members of the care team as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care.

Requirements of the job

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Undergraduate degree (4 year) or community college diploma in nursing Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance Demonstrated commitment to patient safety Minimum two years' recent experience (within the last 3 years) relevant to the area of practice (Surgery) Recent demonstrated applied knowledge and skills in performing venipuncture, care and maintenance of CVAD's, administration of intravenous fluids, TPN, PCA pumps. Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) - and testing completed


Asset:


Clinical competencies as related to the patient population served on the unit/program of employment

Key skills or competencies

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Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team. Leadership and decision-making skills Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan) Ability to teach and mentor RPNs, RNs, students as required * Completes established curricula as required at the unit level