Registered Nurse (RN)
- 1 Permanent Part-Time (nights) and multiple Casual vacancies
- Wage: starting at $39.07/hour
- Location: Golden Plough Lodge, 590 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, Ontario
As the leader of a health care team, you will fill an existing vacancy. You will collaborate with all disciplines to ensure comprehensive elder care and be responsible and accountable for specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment in the application of the Nursing process in the provision of resident care. You will analyze and apply current knowledge regarding resident needs, family dynamics, gerontology principles, nursing theory, and general health promotion and prevention of disease. Additionally, you will provide ongoing assessment of elder health status in accordance with defined policies and procedures. You will also supervise and assign nursing care responsibilities to RPNs and PSWs as defined by work routines and on an incidental basis, and participate in resident health education as appropriate.
You must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Your theoretical preparation in gerontology is complemented by experience in long-term care, PIECES training, and an affinity for dealing with dementia elders.
The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory vulnerable background check prior to the commencement of employment.
Wage: starting at $39.07/hour
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
We invite you to submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026, to:
Human Resources
County of Northumberland
555 Courthouse Road
Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6
e-mail: gplcareers@northumberland.ca
fax: 905-372-3046
Our hiring process does not include AI screening. Recruiters review all results.
Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberland.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327. Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.
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