Registered Nurse

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Registered Nurse – Surgical Services PACU/SDC

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit:

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We are committed to our values:

Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we’re committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:

In addition, CGMH participates in and qualifies for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), and the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program (CSLFP). These programs are offered to nurses working in rural and remote communities—offering up to $25,000 (CCPN) over two years or $60,000 (CSLFP) in loan forgiveness over five years. To learn more about the government’s work on these initiatives, visit: or .

The Opportunity:

The combined PACU and Same Day Care Nurse plays a vital role in providing comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures and those recovering from anesthesia. This position requires a skilled nurse to provide both preoperative and postoperative care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patients, administering medications, monitoring recovery in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and ensuring a smooth transition for patients throughout the surgical process.

The role demands excellent critical thinking, patient advocacy, and effective communication skills to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications: