Registered Nurse

Job summary

Provide intensive nursing care and close monitoring for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients in the ICU. Assess patients, interpret cardiac rhythms, and support care involving mechanical ventilation, defibrillation, and hemodynamic intravenous medications.

Job details

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0926-0912 Job Title Registered Nurse Job Type Temporary Full Time Union ONA City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department Intensive Care Unit Open Positions 1 Date Posted September 28, 2026 Closing Date October 4, 2026 Salary $41.150 - $58.980/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn 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 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 *** Position Summary The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse to join their team! Effective: October 05, 2026 Ending on or before: June 18, 2027 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 C.P.R. Certification, on hire Current ACLS certification required 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 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. Are you interested in this job?

What you’ll do

Provide intensive nursing care and close monitoring for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients in the ICU. Assess patients, interpret cardiac rhythms, and support care involving mechanical ventilation, defibrillation, and hemodynamic intravenous medications.

Requirements

Applicants must hold current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR and ACLS certifications, and recent critical care experience, including mechanical ventilation and defibrillation. They must demonstrate cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient assessment, IV therapy, and effective organizational and critical-thinking skills; a Critical Care Certificate is required or must be obtained within one year of starting in the ICU.

Benefits

• Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Ventilation
• Defibrillation
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Patient Assessment
• Critical Care
• Coronary Care
• Intravenous Therapy
• Hemodynamic Intravenous Medications
• Organizational Skills
• Prioritization
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Cooperation
• Patient Transfer and Mobility Assistance
• Epic

Job areas

• Healthcare

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