Registered Nurse - ICU

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking an experienced ICU nurse to care for critical medical, surgical, and respiratory patients in a fast‑paced environment. The role involves applying advanced nursing skills, performing delegated medical acts, and possibly serving as charge nurse on shift.

The ideal candidate will hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BLS and ACLS, a Critical Care Certificate, and have 1 year of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS and ACLS required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Critical Care Certificate required.
• 1 year in the Critical Care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for critical medical, surgical, and respiratory patients and perform delegated medical acts.
• May involve charge nurse duties on shift.
• Drive change and innovation and foster teamwork.

Skills

Critical care nursing

ECG interpretation

Leadership

Documentation

Decision making

Communication skills

Stress management

Self-directed learner

PRISMA knowledge

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Card

Heart & Stroke ACLS certification

Critical Care Certificate

Tools

PRISMA machine

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon – Sun – Various rotating 12-hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: OT ICU
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Care of critical medical, surgical, and respiratory patients. Must perform numerous added nursing skills and appropriate delegated medical acts. May involve charge nurse duties on shift.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Heart & Stroke Approved BLS Provider Card upon hire.
• Current Heart & Stroke ACLS certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Critical Care Certificate required.
• 1 year in the Critical Care setting an asset
• Must be able to interpret advanced arrhythmias and 12 lead ECG.
• Must be comfortable with equipment i.e. monitors, pumps ECG machines, phlebotomy, invasive pressure monitoring ventilators.
• Must possess excellent decision making & problem solving skills.
• Must have strong leadership & assessment skills.
• Must possess excellent documentation skills.
• Must be able to work well under stress.
• Must have a history of ongoing professional development and be a self-directed learner.
• Knowledge and skill of PRISMA machine an asset
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts, (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: November 3, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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