Wellington Health Care Alliance·Fergus, Ontario
This role involves working as a Registered Practical Nurse within the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The nurse must be available to work day, evening, and night shifts according to the department schedule.
February 27, 2026
Groves memorial community hospital: POSTING #2026-46
Registered practical nurse – obs/Surgical inpatient (Temporary part time)
One (1) temporary part time RPN opportunity is available in the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.
Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses Maternal Child/Post Partum course preferred Breastfeeding Course preferred Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) preferred BCLS Certification Updated IV course and IV Med Administration – mandatory within 3 months of hire Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Experience in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting Demonstrated life long learner Willing and able to work in a team environment Satisfactory performance and attendance required Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
HOURS: Must be available for day, evening and night shifts; as per department schedule
$37.69 - $39.17 per hour
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/
INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.
EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Candidates must possess current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and mandatory BCLS Certification, along with completing an updated IV course and IV Med Administration within three months of hiring. Preferred qualifications include courses in Maternal Child/Post Partum, Breastfeeding, and Neonatal Resuscitation.
Market context
In Ontario, registered practical nurse roles in obstetric and surgical inpatient settings are typically in steady demand because hospitals need staff who can support acute care, patient monitoring, and postpartum or surgical recovery. These roles are competitive when candidates already hold Ontario College of Nurses registration, BCLS, and recent IV training, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your IV course timeline and highlight any Maternal Child or Post Partum experience in your resume.
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