Registered Practical Nurse, Medicine PT 2026 (Cambridge)

Overview Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient‑centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond. Why Should You Apply to CMH? Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees Employee & Family Assistance Program Career Development & Education Grant Wellness & Wellbeing Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives Job Description Salary $38,363 - $39,019 Schedule Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays Shift 12 hrs Position Summary As a key member of the Medicine Team, the Registered Practical Nurse participates in the delivery of exceptional health care to patients by performing a variety of treatments and procedures, assessments, monitoring, interdisciplinary reporting and documenting changes in patient’s overall state. Additional responsibilities include assisting the patient with activities of daily living and providing both the patient and family with relevant information/education. The successful incumbent will demonstrate the application of nursing knowledge through patient assessment and utilizes the Three Factor Framework to manage the full scope of practice for patient care. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Duties as per job fact sheet. Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change. Skills and Qualifications College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration in good standing, required RPN Diploma or equivalent required Current CPR certificate required Medication administration course required Excellent physical assessment skills required Minimum of one year recent medical experience within a hospital setting, required Telemetry and/or oncologic and palliative nursing experience preferred Demonstrated evidence of ongoing skilled education required in related clinical area Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources, required Demonstrated ability to work in a patient centered, multi-disciplinary team environment is essential Excellent communication (verbal and written) and negotiating skills required I.V. trained and certified or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire required Must demonstrate familiarity with monitoring patients receiving blood products Experience and demonstrated ability in CADD pump maintenance or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire preferred Knowledge, experience and competence in managing complex pain and symptoms related to disease processes and palliation preferred Must demonstrate psychosocial skills and relevant experience with offering supportive emotional care to the patient and their family/significant others from all cultural backgrounds Experience with Meditech system modules preferred Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID‑19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH. CMH Inclusion Statement At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind. We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience. To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH. Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mari Iromoto Director of Human Resources Susan Toth #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambridge Memorial Hospital