Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgical ICU

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical ICU. This role requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have critical care experience and a registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Health and Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Two (2) years critical care nursing experience required.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to cardiac surgical patients.
• Work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess patient learning needs and plan appropriate teaching.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Education

Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

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About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

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

Where there are no successful applicants, nurses with two years of medical surgical experience may apply and be eligible for a 20 week critical care training program.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends, 12 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;
• Two (2) years critical care nursing experience;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and a willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities;
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this process to the practice of nursing;
• 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 the ability to asses the patient's learning needs and ability to plan appropriate teaching;
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, the public and colleagues;
• Demonstrates well developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Eligible to work in Canada.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years medical surgical nursing experience and has successfully completed a critical care program or consolidation in critical care;
• Recent courses in coronary care, critical care; UOHI Cardiac Nursing Series;
• Experience reading and interpreting 12 lead ECGs;
• Member RNAO;
• Member CCCN;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients.

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.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

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