October 1, 2026
NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE
PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
POSTING #2026-228
REGISTERED NURSE
(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
One (1) temporary full time Registered Nurse opportunity is available at the Palmerston & District Hospital, site of North Wellington Health Care.
This position will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to policies and procedures as set out by NWHC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Ontario RN Certificate of Competence
- BScN is an asset
- Membership in RNAO and CNA is an asset
- Current BCLS
- ACLS - current
- Maternal Child Course or relevant clinical experience for exemption
- NRP
- Cardiac monitoring skills (ECG application & interpretation, cardiac arrhythmia interpretation)
- Competent to start IV
- Competent in phlebotomy
- Certified for defibrillation
- TNCC recommended
- ENPC/PALS recommended
- CTAS
- Must be prepared to work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Emergency Department
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven organizational and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
- Ability to assume a leadership/charge role
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities
- 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 OF WORK:
- As per Department Schedule
- Must be available to work all shifts
SALARY: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour
UNION: Ontario Nurses' Association
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on October 9, 2026
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.
North Wellington Health Care 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.
North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
