Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intensive Care Units at The Ottawa Hospital provide care for complex medical and surgical patients, supported by a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver evidence-informed nursing care in a high-acuity environment on a 12-hour shift cycle, days and nights, including weekends.

Applicants should hold RN registration in Ontario, demonstrate ICU experience, and commit to ongoing education. The hospital emphasizes patient-focused care and collaboration within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum six months' recent adult ICU experience.
• Commitment to continuing education and participation in departmental educational activities.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and ability to apply it to the practice.
• Commitment to patient teaching.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the health-care team.
• Professional and respectful attitude; eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Nursing process

Patient teaching

Professional conduct

Bilingual EN/FR (advanced)

Education

Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Post-graduate studies

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

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 specialized 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 the community. 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.

Position Information

About The Ottawa Hospital ICU

The Intensive Care Units at The Ottawa Hospital, located at the Civic and General Campus, care for complex medical and surgical patients. The ICU at the Civic campus is a 33+ bed unit and is the regional trauma, neurosurgery and vascular center. The ICU at the General Campus is a 32+ bed unit providing tertiary acute care for complex medical, surgical and cancer care patients. Both units offer a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to ensure patient and family-centered care using evidence-informed practice. In this environment, you will care for patients with the assistance of a multidisciplinary team.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

What You Will Bring

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum six (6) months recent adult ICU experience;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and 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 a commitment to patient teaching;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, the public and colleagues.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing;
• Post-graduate studies;
• CNA certification in Critical Care;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position at 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.

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] .