Registered Nurse, Combined Care

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ottawa seeks a qualified obstetrics nurse to join their dedicated team. This role requires a nursing degree and relevant practical experience, particularly in antenatal care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, contribute to patient education, and engage in continuous improvement activities. The organization offers an equitable compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and support for personal and professional development, all in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Health and Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Three months of recent obstetrics experience required.
• Theoretical knowledge of the care of obstetrical patients and newborns.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient teaching.
• Work effectively as an active member of the health-care team.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Obstetrics experience

Patient teaching

Team collaboration

Continuous education

Fetal monitoring

Education

Degree in Nursing

Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate

Antepartum, High-Risk course from the University of Ottawa

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Healthcare! 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 specialised 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 it. 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 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.
• Three (3) months of recent obstetrics experience.
• Recent experience in antenatal care.
• Theoretical knowledge of the care of obstetrical patients and newborns, and ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the nursing process.
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching.
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, to the public and to colleagues.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health‑care team.
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in a 24‑hour Mother Baby Model of Care.
• Demonstrates understanding of and participation in the evaluation process.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the continuous quality improvement activities.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fetal monitoring.
• A degree in Nursing.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate.
• Antepartum, High‑Risk course from the University of Ottawa.
• Proficiency in English and French — oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

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 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, as well as discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. We also provide various Health and Wellness resources and opportunities for personal and professional development 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 online 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 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].