Hospitals & Medical Service

Hospitals & Medical Service – MeritCare
Our services

Hospital & Medical Clinic Staffing Solutions

MeritCare connects Ontario hospitals and medical clinics with highly qualified nurses, support staff, and administrative professionals — available around the clock to keep your facility running at its best.

Medical team of doctors and nurses in a hospital corridor
24 / 7
Always available
Fully Credentialed StaffCNO-verified, reference-checked
24 / 7 CoverageDays, evenings, nights & weekends
Rapid DeploymentSame-day placements available
Serving OntarioCentral & Southern Ontario
What we do

Trusted staffing for hospitals & medical clinics

Hospitals and medical clinics operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where every unfilled shift has real consequences. MeritCare specialises in providing hospitals and medical clinics across Ontario with qualified, pre-vetted healthcare professionals — on demand, any time of day or night.

From registered nurses managing ward care to unit clerks keeping operations moving, our staff integrate seamlessly with your existing teams and uphold the standards your patients expect.

Registered Nurses (RN) for wards, ICU, and specialist units
Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for medication management & treatment support
Personal Support Workers (PSW) for patient daily care and mobility
Unit Clerks & Unit Aides for administrative and operational support
Resident Care Aides for step-down and transitional care units
Flexible per-diem, short-term, and permanent placements
Nurse reviewing patient records at a hospital nursing station
Qualified professionals ready to support your clinical team
Specialisations

Roles we staff in hospitals & clinics

Every professional we place is thoroughly vetted, licence-verified, and ready to contribute from their very first shift.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Experienced RNs equipped to deliver expert clinical assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and patient education across hospital wards and specialist units.

Clinical Nursing

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Skilled RPNs who provide medication management, wound care, and treatment support under the direction of an RN or physician — dependable in high-volume clinical environments.

Practical Nursing

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Compassionate PSWs who assist patients with mobility, hygiene, daily activities, and comfort — freeing nursing staff to focus on clinical duties.

Patient Support

Unit Clerk

Efficient unit clerks proficient in patient intake, scheduling, medical records, and physician communication — keeping your unit's administrative functions running smoothly.

Administration

Unit Aide

Dependable unit aides who support clinical staff with supply management, equipment transport, and essential non-clinical tasks in fast-paced hospital settings.

Clinical Support

Resident Care Aide (RCA)

Attentive care aides placed in step-down, transitional, or long-stay hospital units — providing personal care and companionship to patients awaiting discharge or ongoing support.

Transitional Care
How it works

From request to placement — fast

Our streamlined process means your facility never waits long for qualified coverage, no matter the time of day.

1

Submit your request

Contact us with the role, shift time, required skills, and any certifications — phone, email, or our online form.

2

We source the right fit

Our team matches your request against our active pool of pre-screened hospital and clinic-experienced professionals.

3

You confirm & we coordinate

Review the candidate profile, confirm, and leave the rest to us — orientation details, scheduling, and paperwork handled.

4

Care delivered

Your professional arrives prepared. We follow up to ensure the placement meets your standards — and adjust if needed.

What our partners say

Trusted by hospitals across Ontario

Real feedback from directors, nurse managers, and clinic administrators who partner with MeritCare.

★★★★★

"We rely on MeritCare for our overnight and weekend coverage. Their RNs and RPNs show up prepared, understand acute care workflows, and hit the ground running. It's been transformative for our staffing strategy."

TN
Thomas Nguyen
Nurse Manager, Regional General Hospital
★★★★★

"As a medical clinic director, finding reliable short-notice coverage used to be a nightmare. MeritCare changed that entirely. One call and they have a verified RPN or PSW at our door within hours."

CF
Christine Fernandes
Director, Lakeview Medical Clinic
★★★★★

"The quality of the unit clerks and unit aides MeritCare sends is exceptional. They're familiar with hospital administrative systems and adapt quickly to our processes — a true partner for our operations team."

MB
Marcus Brown
Operations Director, Peel Memorial Centre
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Have a question not answered here? Our team is available and ready to help you.

Are your nurses CNO-registered and IPAC-trained?
Absolutely. We verify CNO registration for all RNs and RPNs before placement. We also ensure our clinical staff are current with infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards required in Ontario hospital settings.
Do you place staff in both large hospitals and small medical clinics?
Yes. We work with both large regional hospitals and small community medical clinics across Central and Southern Ontario. Our flexible placement options are tailored to the size and needs of each facility.
What is MeritCare's satisfaction commitment?
If you are not fully satisfied with a placement for any reason, we commit to working diligently to resolve it — including providing a replacement, at no additional cost or hassle to your facility.
Can I hire a MeritCare staff member permanently?
Yes. We offer permanent placement options in addition to per-diem and contract arrangements. If you find a MeritCare professional who is a great fit for your team long-term, we can facilitate a permanent hire.

Staff your hospital or clinic today

Whether you need immediate coverage or a long-term staffing partner, MeritCare is ready. Let's make sure your patients are always in capable hands.