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Registered Practical Nurse - OR (GMCH) #2026-181

@ Wellington Health Care Alliance

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Fergus, Ontario

$37.69–$39.17/hrOn-sitePer diem2+ years experience
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Overview

Wellington Health Care Alliance is hiring two casual Registered Practical Nurses for the operating room at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The work covers OR, PACU, endoscopy and day surgery, with weekday hours plus a regular monthly standby and call-back rotation. Pay is $37.69 to $39.17 per hour and the role is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

Pay:

$37.69–$39.17 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide nursing care in the operating room, PACU, endoscopy and day surgery
  • Cover standby and call-back shifts as scheduled
  • Perform physical assessments and IV therapy
  • Monitor cardiac patients

Requirements summary:

  • Current CNO registration and BCLS certification
  • Accredited operating room course or certification
  • Minimum 2 years OR, day surgery or endoscopy experience
  • Standby and call-back availability
  • IV therapy course or within scope
  • Cardiac monitoring or willingness to obtain within 3 months

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RPNCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork as a teamVulnerable sector checkBambooHR
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Employer posting date
2026-08-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience2+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsCNO registration, BCLS, Accredited Operating Room Course, IV Therapy Course, Cardiac Monitoring
Background checksvulnerable sector, references
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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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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  • 131 Frederick Campbell Street, Fergus, ON N1M 0H3, CA
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  • Hospital
  • Health Care
  • Non Profit
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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…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersFergus, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1902
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Job description

August 19, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-181

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OPERATING ROOM

(CASUAL)

Two (2) casual RPN opportunities are available in the Operating Room at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Current BCLS certification
  • Successful completion of an Accredited Operating Room Course/Certification
  • Minimum 2 years experience working in the Operating Room/Day Surgery and Endoscopy
  • Must be available to take on call/ standby shifts as scheduled and meet the call back requirements
  • IV Therapy Course (or up to scope)
  • Cardiac Monitoring / Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
  • Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate success working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Demonstrated lifelong learner
  • Must demonstrate successfully working 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:

  • Standard Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Day Surgery hours: Monday - Friday as required and a regular monthly minimum rotation of stand by including call backs.
  • Must be able to respond to on call within a specified timeframe.

SALARY:

  • $37.69 to $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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