Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current certifications in ACLS and PALS
1-2 years of surgical nursing experience
1-2 years of Emergency or Critical Care nursing experience
PACU course completion or enrollment within 1 year of hire
Functional proficiency in English and oral proficiency in French
Responsibilities
Deliver safe and effective patient-centered nursing care
Assist patients in managing clinical conditions and transitions
Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary care team
Promote caregiver inclusion in patient care plans
Ensure adherence to patient safety protocols
Conduct patient assessments and develop nursing care plans
Benefits
Accommodations available upon request during recruitment
Opportunity to work in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment
Engagement in ongoing professional development and training
Flexible scheduling with various shifts available
Union representation through ONA
Full Job Description
Job Posting Number:
J1026-0768
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 29, 2026
Available Shifts:
On-call rotation Various - Schedule subject to change 800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change 1600 - 2400 - Schedule subject to change 0900-1700 - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
November 5, 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 level in both official languages (oral and written in English, oral in 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
