Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
1-2 years of surgical nursing experience
1-2 years of Emergency or Critical Care nursing experience
PACU course or enrolled to complete within 1 year of hire
Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)
Responsibilities
Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team
Assist patients in managing clinical conditions and transitions
Maximize patients' self-care abilities
Act as a resource for care team members
Promote a culture of caregiver inclusion in patient care plans
Benefits
Accommodations available upon request during recruitment process
Temporary full-time position with on-call rotation
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
Engagement in a mission-driven organization focused on patient care
Potential for professional development through required training and certifications
Full Job Description
Job Posting Number:
J1026-0095
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Job Category:
Nursing
Unit:
PACU
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
October 6, 2026
Available Shifts:
On-call rotation Various - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
October 13, 2026
Salary:
$41.15 - $58.98/Hour
Union:
ONA
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the role of Registered Nurse (RN) at CCH is to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered, ethical, and evidenced-based nursing care. The overall function of the RN is to assist our patients and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions and maximize their self-care abilities. The RN also acts as a resource for members of the care team as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care.
Requirements of the job • Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) • Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Cornwall Community Hospital • Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety • Clinical knowledge and experience with central lines and peripheral lines • 1-2 years of surgical nursing experience • 1-2 years of Emergency or Critical Care nursing experience • PACU course or enrolled and completed within 1 year of hire • Completion of critical care self-learning modules • Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)
Assets: • Functional level in oral French - and testing completed
Key skills or competencies • Superior interpersonal organizational, critical thinking and communication skills • Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team. • Leadership and decision-making skills • Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change • Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills • Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan) • Completes established curricula as required at the unit level • Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records and documentation
