Careers
Now is an exciting time to join a hospital where everyone makes a difference. If you are passionate about giving
back to your community and seeking a new career opportunity then you have come to the right place!
Join Our Care Team
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, and Mental Health services to the residents of Cambridge, North Dumfries and the Region of Waterloo.
Our vision is "creating healthier communities, together," and we aspire to this with an enthusiastic team of clinical, non-clinical and support staff. We are actively recruiting for a number of roles across our organization and are seeking skilled candidates who are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is dedicated to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered. Joining our team means access to a comprehensive range of programs, resources, and benefits to help you grow both professionally and personally:
Programs & Resources
- Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) Partnership: Provides all team members have access to valuable resources, training, and tools that support a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging.
- Career Achievement Recognition: Celebrates the dedication and commitment of our team members, honouring key milestones through years of service.
- Career Development & Education Grant: Access to opportunities for further education and expand your skill set.
- Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) Partnership: Grant funding up to $25,000 in available for eligible nurses through Ontario’s CCPN.
- Councils & Committees: Our various councils and committees are key to shaping our workplace culture, such as:
- Diversity Council
- Employee Engagement Council
- Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Indigenous Council
- Joint Health & Safety Committee
- Nursing Advisory Council
- Staff Recognition Program: Provides opportunities for staff to nominate peers who go above and beyond to exemplify our core values of Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation and Respect.
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Pension Program: Provided through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Health & Well-being Support
- CMH Paws Program: Engage with Ember, our beloved Facility Dog, who supports the emotional well-being of the CMH team.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program: Confidential, third-party support for both personal and work-related challenges.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy exclusive savings on a variety of services – including fitness, travel, cell phone plans and more!
- Group Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
- Mental Health Benefit: Additional Mental Health support coverage provided through our Group Benefits provider.
- On-Site Ergonomist: Available to provide personalized assessments and recommendations to optimize your work environment, helping to prevent injury and promote long-term well-being.
- On-Site Vaccinations: Opportunities for flu shots and other recommended vaccinations, ensuring ease of access to preventive care.
- Wellness Initiatives: Ongoing opportunities that foster a holistic approach to supporting physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, spiritual and occupational well-being.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is committed to supporting the development of current and future healthcare professionals. Participation and partnerships with programs ensures our staff are ready to support the healthcare needs of the community we serve.
Through a variety of Ministry of Health funded programs and organizational initiatives, we provide opportunities for students, new graduates, internationally educated nurses, and experienced nursing staff to grow their knowledge, skills, and confidence in clinical practice.
These programs offer structured learning experiences, mentorship, and hands-on clinical exposure while strengthening the healthcare workforce and enhancing patient care. By collaborating with educational institutions, regulatory bodies, and provincial programs, Cambridge Memorial Hospital helps support the successful transition of learners and nurses at every stage of their professional journey.
The following programs highlight our commitment to education, mentorship, and workforce development within our organization: Enhanced Extern Program (EEP), Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) Program, New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program, and Clinical Scholar Program.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a proud participant in the Enhanced Extern Program (EEP), funded by the Ministry of Health. This program provides hands on clinical experience to nursing and allied health students by placing them in healthcare settings across Ontario. Participants work as unregulated care providers under the direct and/or indirect supervision of regulated healthcare professionals.
Eligible learners include students in nursing, respiratory therapy, medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and paramedic programs. At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, extern positions are currently only available to nursing students enrolled in BScN, RPN, and EP-IEN programs.
The EEP supports students in developing practical clinical skills, building confidence, and gaining meaningful experience within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. It also helps strengthen the healthcare workforce while supporting students’ transition from education to professional practice.
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Clinical Externs may work in the following areas:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Emergency Department
- Inpatient Surgery
- Medicine A/B
- Inpatient Mental Health
- Women’s and Children’s
- Benefits of the program include:
For students
- Hands-on clinical experience in a real healthcare environment
- Increased confidence in clinical and patient care skills
- Exposure to healthcare teamwork, workflow, and workplace culture
- Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
- Stronger preparation for full-time practice after graduation
For healthcare organizations and the system
- Supports workforce capacity and future recruitment
- Creates a pipeline of trained, job-ready candidates
- Enhances patient care through additional clinical support
- Strengthens collaboration between healthcare organizations and educational institutions
Cambridge Memorial Hospital also participates in the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) Program, funded by the Ministry of Health. SPEP is a collaborative initiative involving the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Ontario Health (OH), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and participating hospitals.
The program supports eligible Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and domestic nurses who are out of practice in meeting their evidence of practice and language proficiency requirements for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
SPEP participants are hired into paid placements and complete a supervised clinical experience within the hospital. Placements range from a minimum of 140 to a maximum of 450 hours and follow a structured preceptorship model. During this time, participants work under the direct supervision of a regulated healthcare professional while gaining practical experience within the Ontario healthcare system.
The SPEP program strengthens clinical competency, supports workforce capacity in healthcare organizations, and creates opportunities for future employment within Ontario’s healthcare system.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital participates in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program, funded by the Ministry of Health. The NGG program supports newly licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) as they transition from education into professional nursing practice.
The program offers eligible new nurses a temporary full-time employment opportunity in a supernumerary role, allowing them to build confidence and clinical skills while working alongside experienced nurses and mentors. During this transition-to-practice period, new nurses receive structured support, guidance, and hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
The NGG program includes 12 weeks of funded transition-to-practice, during which the new nurse works full-time hours with mentorship and supervision. Following this period, participating hospitals commit to providing the nurse with full-time employment, or the equivalent of full-time hours, for a minimum of six months, helping to support early career development and workforce stability.
This program benefits both new nurses and healthcare organizations by strengthening the nursing workforce, supporting professional development, and enhancing patient care.
To participate in the NGG program, new nurses must:
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) within the past 12 months
- Hold a Temporary or General Class CNO registration
- Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario within the previous six months
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in Ontario
- Be successfully matched with an employer through the NGG online portal
- Commit to accepting full-time employment, or the equivalent of full-time hours, following the transition-to-practice period
Cambridge Memorial Hospital participates in Clinical Scholar Program, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Health. This program offers experienced registered nurses the opportunity to serve as Clinical Scholars in supernumerary roles within the clinical environment, where they support the development and mentorship of nurses transitioning into practice.
This includes new nursing graduates, internationally educated nurses (IENs), and those seeking to enhance their clinical skills. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, Clinical Scholars provide mentorship, coaching, and education to nurses at various stages of their professional journey.
The program is designed to strengthen nursing knowledge and confidence, improve patient care outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organization.
Key focus areas include:
- Supporting new nurses and staff transitioning into clinical practice
- Providing mentorship and coaching at the point of care
- Promoting evidence-informed nursing practice
- Supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Enhancing professional development and lifelong learning opportunities
Through the Clinical Scholar Program, Cambridge Memorial Hospital continues to demonstrate its commitment to nursing excellence, workforce development, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Meet Ember!
Ember is CMH’s very own Facility Dog that has been part of the CMH Family since May 2022. She exclusively supports the well-being of staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers - offering comfort, connection, and moments of joy amidst the healthcare environment. Whether it’s a calming presence during a busy day or a gentle reminder to take a moment of pause, Ember plays a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive environment.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to National Service Dogs (NSD) for making Ember’s presence possible and for their ongoing support and partnership.
Ember in the news:
- Can dogs help hospitals retain staff and improve their wellness? Guelph researchers want to find out – CBC News
- Researchers to study impact of facility dog at Cambridge Memorial Hospital – CTV News Kitchener
- Paws and Relax: U of G Studies Mental Wellness Among Hospital Staff – University of Guelph
- Meet Ember – The First NSD-Certified Facility Dog Dedicated to a Canadian Hospital – OHA
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.
CMH recruits individuals to provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people, whether that means you are part of a clinical, non-clinical, or support team. Our recruitment team selects individuals who most closely meet the skills, abilities, and qualifications as required by the job posting in addition to being committed to working together to live our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Caring, Accountability, and Respect.
Please contact the CMH Student Placement Coordinator at 519-621-2333 ext. 5073 or StudentCoordinator@cmh.org if you are inquiring about an unpaid student placement.
If you are interested in Volunteer opportunities at CMH, please contact Tracy Moxon, Volunteer Coordinator at 519-621-2333 ext. 2401 or TMoxon@cmh.org.
Postings are advertised internally and externally at the same time. As an employer of choice, and a unionised environment, we honour our commitments and must first consider internal applicants before we review and consider our external applicants.
We recognize that it may be frustrating to have applied for a position that you are interested in and to have not been contacted for an interview. While we appreciate all applications to our current job opportunities, we are only able to contact candidates who will be scheduled for an interview.
We select the most appropriate candidates who most closely meet the needs and the requirements of the position.
Yes. You are required to fill out an online application form.
There is an automated response that is sent to a candidate thanking them for their application and interest in CMH when a resume is received. Be sure to check your “spam” if you do not receive a response to your email address.
Only on-line resumes are accepted. Paper copies and faxed copies are no longer accepted. Please follow the application process above under Join Our Care Team.
Please simply address your cover letter to “The Recruitment Team”.
The primary purpose of scam job offers is to deceive individuals seeking employment. The ultimate goal is to steal money or personal information. Scammers often use fraudulent job postings or offers to lure job seekers into providing sensitive details or paying for training, equipment, or other expenses.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital does not recruit nor offer job opportunities through third party websites, recruiters, social media, or emails that do not use the domain name "@cmh.org." If you receive such communications, they are likely fraudulent. Any suspicious job offers you may receive can be reported by contacting your local police department or reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 or visiting their website.
For more tips on identifying fake job offers, visit How to Identify Fake Job Postings - Indeed.
