Registered Nurse, Childbirth

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available during all-st

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse, Childbirth for WRHN Midtown. The role is a temporary unscheduled part-time position until approximately February 2027, with shifts including weekends.

Located in Kitchener, this nursing position requires CNON certification, BCLS, and obstetric perinatal credentials. Competitive nursing environment offering growth and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).
• 2 years’ recent experience in Surgery/Medicine/Emergency nursing mandatory; perinatal experience preferred.
• Perinatal certificate course or CNA Perinatal Certification preferred; certification after hire.
• NRP Provider status; certification required prior to unit orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high and low risk antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum patients and neonates.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care and continuous learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

NRP Provider status

Job description

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Registered Nurse, Childbirth (Job ID: 7019)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Childbirth

Position: Registered Nurse (ONA) – Temporary Unscheduled Part Time – until Approximately Feb 2027

Hours of Work: ONA - 12H, DL, NL, WEEKENDS

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Posting Period: November 4, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026

Position Summary: Responsible for the provision and coordination of care for the high and low risk antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and neonates within a family/patient centered care framework. Contributes to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• 2 years’ recent experience in Surgery/Medicine/Emergency nursing practice mandatory. Recent experience in perinatal nursing is preferred. Graduate nurses who have completed a practicum consolidation in obstetrics may be considered.
• OR
• Completion of or current enrollment in a perinatal certificate course (college-level) or Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Perinatal Certification preferred. Applicants will be required to obtain their perinatal certificate or CNA certification after hire.
• Current NRP Provider status. Applicants not holding NRP provider status may be considered however as a condition of hire, certification must be obtained prior to unit orientation.
• Completion of an 18hr in-person breastfeeding course mandatory. As a condition of hire, course will be required to be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of a Fetal Health Surveillance course mandatory for intrapartum care
• Commitment to patient and family-centred care
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solvIng skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a high acute, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good attendance record

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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Position: Registered Nurse, Childbirth

Category: Nursing

Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 11/04/2026

Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98

Close Date: 11/11/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

Address: 835 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3, CA