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Registered Practical Nurse - OBS/Surgical Inpatient (GMCH) #2026-195
@ Wellington Health Care Alliance
Fergus, Ontario
Overview
Wellington Health Care Alliance is hiring a casual Registered Practical Nurse for its OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The role provides nursing care to inpatients and requires availability for day, evening and night shifts per the department schedule. Pay is $37.69 to $39.17 per hour, and the position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.
Pay:
$37.69–$39.17 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to inpatients on the OBS/Surgical unit
- Administer IV medications
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Work day, evening and night shifts per department schedule
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
- BCLS certification
- Updated IV course and IV medication administration within 3 months of hire
- Maternal Child/Postpartum course preferred
- Breastfeeding course preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Nurses registration, BCLS, IV course, NRP, Breastfeeding course |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, references |
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Wellington Health Care Alliance
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every patient. Groves Hospital is committed to ensuring a strong workforce of tomorrow by providing teaching opportunities to future physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals. GMCH is part of the Wellington Health Care Alliance sharing administrative staff with North Wellington Health Care.
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- Reported office locations
- 131 Frederick Campbell Street, Fergus, ON N1M 0H3, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
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- Wellington Health Care Alliance
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Fergus, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
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August 27, 2026
GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
POSTING #2026-195
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OBS/SURGICAL INPATIENT
(CASUAL)
One (1) casual RPN opportunity is available in the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
SALARY:
- $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.
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