Registered Nurse, Childbirth

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (ONA) for the Childbirth unit. The temporary unscheduled part-time role covers 12-hour shifts, including weekends, at WRHN Midtown.

You will care for high and low risk antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and neonates in a family-centered framework. Required certifications include CN Ontario, BCLS, NRP provider status, and a perinatal certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS.
• 2 years’ recent experience in Surgery/Medicine/Emergency nursing mandatory; perinatal experience preferred.
• Perinatal certificate course or CNA Perinatal Certification preferred; must obtain after hire.
• NRP Provider status; certification required prior to unit orientation.
• 18-hour in-person breastfeeding course; within 6 months of hire.
• Fetal Health Surveillance course completed.
• Commitment to patient and family-centred care.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care for antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and neonates.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to support family-centred care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Good attendance

Education

Certificate of Competence - Ontario

Job description

Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

Position Vacancy: Childbirth

Position: Registered Nurse (ONA) – Temporary Unscheduled Part Time – until Approximately July 2028

Posting Period: September 22 - September 29, 2026

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

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

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

International Applicants

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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.

Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98

Close Date: 10/07/2026