Registered Nurse

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

Education opportunities

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary position through January 31, 2027. The role requires current BCLS/CPR, a College of Nurses of Ontario registration, and recent critical care experience.

Shifts include days with on-call evenings and weekends; standby and 30-minute return time to work are required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment supporting

Qualifications

• Current BCLS/CPR required.
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent Critical Care experience required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to patient teaching and education of patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as part of the health care team.
• Participate in patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and protocols.
• Support a patient-centered care approach across shifts.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Nursing process knowledge

Patient teaching

Commitment to continuing education

Ability to work as health care team

Education

Nursing degree

ACLS certification

CNA/CNOR certification (Ontario)

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

BCLS/CPR Certification

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Temporary position until January 31, 2027 approximately.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, including on call on evenings and weekends, 8 hour shifts. Must be available for stand by and call back - 30 minutes return time to work.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Current BCLS/CPR;
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Recent Critical Care experience;
• Critical thinking skills;
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the Nursing process;
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching;
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Demonstrates understanding of and participation in the evaluation process;
• Demonstrates an awareness and adherence to hospital policies and procedures;
• Demonstrates professional and respectful attitude with patients and colleagues;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent radiology experience;
• Nursing degree;
• Specialty certification (ACLS, critical care nursing course, relevant CNA certification).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world‑class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail]