Title: Registered Nurse – ICU
Posting Number: 26-500
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Expected Duration: 18 months
Hourly Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 
Location: South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge 
Job Posting Closing Date: November 19, 2026

 
OVERVIEW 
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

As a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you’ll play a vital role in caring for patients who require specialized, high-acuity nursing care and close monitoring. Working alongside a skilled, collaborative team, you’ll use your clinical expertise and critical thinking to provide safe, compassionate care while supporting patients and their families through some of their most challenging moments.

ROLE 

  • Assist charge person in the overall management of the Critical Care/Step Down Unit and as a member of the Rapid Response
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Code Blue procedures and duties and assumes charge position until doctor arrives; supervises staff members involved in Code Blue procedures
  • Evaluate patients, and co-ordinate and provide total patient care and other assigned duties according to policies and procedures of Critical Care/Step Down Unit
  • Give medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician to Critical Care/Step Down Unit patients
  • Participates in discharge planning/multidisciplinary rounds
  • Performs ECG’s as required
  • Provide optimum quality of intensive patient care
  • Responsible for physician orders, requisitions and all charting of patients under his/her care

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Cardiology and intensive care nursing experience (desired)
  • Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, or willingness to obtain, or equivalent in experience
  • Certified Nurse in Critical Care- Canada Certification (CNCC(C)) (desired)
  • Coronary Care Certificate (desired)
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

 
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE

  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada
  • Proof of immunization and vaccination records in accordance with MAHC policy
  • Satisfactory police check and background check in accordance with MAHC policies


ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

  • Access to wellness education and mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Employer-sponsored group benefits, based on eligibility
  • Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Monetary staff referral program 
  • Opportunities to contribute to patient-centred care in your community
  • Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities


RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  • Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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  • We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
  • Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.
  • Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) values inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. MAHC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment and selection process to ensure full and equal access for all applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 705-645-4404.

   
LOOKING FOR HOUSING?
Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Check out Housing for Healthcare for rentals in Muskoka!