Registered Nurse Birthing Unit

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Birthing Unit on a temporary part-time basis. The role focuses on assessment and total patient care for women through antepartum to immediate postpartum, including stabilization of newborns.

The position requires current RN registration in Ontario, BCLS/CPR, and obstetric-related training (NRP, Fetal Monitoring). Experience in a Birthing Unit is essential; cross-training to other Women’s & Children’s Health areas is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BCLS/CPR certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (RN employees are exempted).
• NRP certificate required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.
• Fetal Monitoring Course required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.
• Recent Birthing Unit experience required.

Responsibilities

• RN responsibilities with a focus on assessment and total patient care to women in the antepartum, intrapartum and the immediate postpartum period as well as stabilization and transitional care of the newborn.
• Scrubbing and circulating for cesarean births.
• Patient and family education and support.
• Expectation to work on the Mother Baby Unit when the need arises.

Skills

Birthing unit nursing

IV therapy

Family centered care

Cross-training

Attendance discipline

Education

RN registration (Ontario)

BCLS/CPR certification

NRP certificate

Fetal Monitoring Course

Obstetrical Nursing Certificate

Job description

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy. At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! Right now we are looking for a Registered Nurse to work with our Birthing Unit.

Employment Status: Temporary Part-time

Duration: 6 months

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Birthing Unit

Hiring Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98

Location: Humber River Health– Wilson Site

Hours of work: Must be available to work rotating 12 hour shifts, Days/Nights and Weekend Rotation.

Union: ONA

Position Responsibilities

• RN responsibilities with a focus on assessment and total patient care to women in the antepartum, intrapartum and the immediate postpartum period as well as stabilization and transitional care of the newborn.


• Scrubbing and circulating for cesarean births.


• Patient and family education and support.


• Expectation to work on the Mother Baby Unit when the need arises.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.


• BCLS/CPR certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted).


• Current NRP certificate required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.


• Fetal Monitoring Course required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.


• Recent Birthing Unit experience required.


• Scrubbing and circulating for cesarean births an asset.


• Proficiency in initiating IV therapy and venipuncture skills preferred.


• Obstetrical Nursing Certificate an asset.


• Breastfeeding Certificate an asset.


• Bereavement/palliative nursing care skills an asset. Good patient/family teaching skills required.


• Ability to facilitate family centered care.


• Willingness to be cross-trained to one other area within the Women’s & Children’s Health Program.


• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.


• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.