Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Registered Practical Nurse - Medical/Inpatient Surgical/Overflow


2025-248

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.




CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.




At CGMH, we're not just caring for today, we're building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.




To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.




We are committed to our values:


Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction


Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients


Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism


Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we're committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:




CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only. Includes 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity:

To support CGMH in maintaining capacity with the surge anticipated over the upcoming winter season, CGMH is seeking RPNs interested in supporting the temporary extended care in our Medical/Surgical/Ambulatory Care areas. This temporary opportunity is expected to continue until March 31, 2026. The extended care will be utilized based on capacity at CGMH. The RPN may be assigned to the Medical, Inpatient Surgical or Ambulatory Care units based on acuity.

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario Coronary Care 1 certification an asset One year of applicable nursing experience preferred Ability to accurately perform the duties of the role with a focused attention to detail Excellent customer service demeanour Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset. Must have basic computer skills Must be dedicated to professional growth & development Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc. Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record Excellent organization and prioritization skills Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributes within the scope of an RPN as a team member in the assessment, treatment, provision of care and health promotion for all patients through supportive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means while adhering to the standards mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

More Information:

Location:

Medical, Inpatient Surgical, and Med/Surg Overflow areas

Employee Group

: SEIU

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-Time (approximately 6 months)

Start Date:

In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work:

12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts.

Wage:

$36.770 - $38.161 per hour plus applicable shift premiums for evenings, nights and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.




Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.




Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.