Registered Nurse, Cardiac Day Unit

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary position (approx. January 2028) with days/evenings, 8‑hour shifts, in a fast‑paced unit.

Candidates must hold the Certificate of Registration from the Ontario College of Nurses and be proficient in English and French (advanced levels). “The Ottawa Hospital” supports ongoing education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to high‑quality patient care, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with Ontario College of Nurses registration.
• English and French language proficiency at advanced levels.
• Ability to perform BCLS and apply nursing process.
• Willingness to participate in departmental education activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Certificate of registration - College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Job Posting Information

Temporary position until approximately January 31, 2028

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.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, 8 hour shifts.

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

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Ability to perform BCLS to the College of Nurses Standards;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the clinical setting;
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the care of the general patient in the unit and the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and a willingness to actively participate in departmental education activities;
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients learning needs and ability to plan appropriate teaching;
• Demonstrates a respectful attitude to patients, the public and colleagues;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health professional;
• Ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self‑evaluation;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English‑speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years medical surgical experience;
• Current consolidation experience in cardiovascular care;
• Experience with cardiac monitoring / arrhythmia interpretation;
• Recent course in coronary care, critical care or UOHI Cardiac Nursing Series;
• Experience reading and interpreting 12 lead ECG;
• Member of RNAO;
• Member of CCCN

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].