Maternity Registered Nurse (Part-time Permanent, 0.50 FTE)

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic nursing team in a rewarding part-time position within the Maternity Department. This role offers the chance to support families during one of their most significant life events—welcoming new children into the world. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide hands-on care, build meaningful relationships, and utilize your communication skills to educate parents on breastfeeding and newborn care. This position not only allows you to make a difference in the lives of families but also offers numerous professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a positive maternity experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Pay in lieu of vacation

Customizable health and dental plans

Access to staff physiotherapy

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current certifications and maternity experience.
• Ability to provide hands-on care and support to new parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in the Maternity Department during childbirth.
• Build rapport with patients and families, teaching essential skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to function independently

Knowledge of First Nations culture

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Certification in BCLS

Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring

Certification in IV Therapy

Current certification in NRP

Current course in fetal monitoring

Current course in breastfeeding techniques

Job description

Competition Number: 2024-ONA-028

Job Type: Part-time Permanent

Hours: 0.50 FTE

Classification: RN

Department: Maternity

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour (As per ONA Collective Agreement)

Closing Date: Ongoing until filled

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing specialty career opportunity? Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As an RN working in the Maternity Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), you will have the opportunity to assist patients as they enter the world of parenthood and to share in milestones and the excitement that parents bring to the unit! When working on this unit, you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care.

Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills including but not limited to teaching breastfeeding techniques.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

1. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement.
2. Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided.
3. A third-party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility.
4. Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

1. Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification.
3. Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification.
4. Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence.
5. Current certification in NRP (was NALS) and demonstrated continuing competence through bi-annual recertification.
6. Current course in fetal monitoring.
7. Current course in breastfeeding techniques.
8. Maternity experience in the past 12 months.
9. Ability to function independently in labour/delivery/postpartum/nursery setting.
10. Knowledge of First Nations culture an asset.
11. Reliable attendance record.

Please apply through the online application process via this link.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.