Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Regular Full-Time 2026-19259 (2026-19259)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Neonatal care to join our NICU team in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and guiding families through the care process.

The incumbent will adhere to the Ontario College of Nurses standards and Sunnybrook's mission, participating in continuous learning and advanced neonatal practices as part of a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses is required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Level II/III NICU experience including caring for infants requiring ventilator support and central lines.
• Sunnybrook NICU knowledge test with 75% passing grade required.
• Post-basic Level III neonatal course required or commitment to complete within two years from hire.
• Completion of ST.A.B.L.E. course within one year from hire preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program required or process of obtaining.
• Breastfeeding course required or in process of completing.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting person centred care and awareness of breastfeeding principles.
• Demonstrated ongoing continuous learning and excellent communication with medical teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, nursing diagnosis, expected outcomes of care, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of developmentally appropriate care.
• Providing support, teaching and information to parents and coordinating care with multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting patient-focused care and Sunnybrook’s Mission and Values as per Ontario nursing standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Organization skills

Priority setting

Problem solving

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Current registration with Ontario College of Nurses

Job description

Summary Of Duties

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse will follow the standards of care for Neonatal Nursing Practice as outlined by their National Assoc. of Neonatal Nurses & supported by the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH).

• Assessment, nursing diagnosis expected outcomes of care, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of developmentally appropriate care.
• Providing support, teaching & information to parents & co-ordinates care with multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the concepts and principles of Patient-Focused Care and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook as she/he practices within the Hospital and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice

Summary Of Duties

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse will follow the standards of care for Neonatal Nursing Practice as outlined by their National Assoc. of Neonatal Nurses & supported by the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH).

• Assessment, nursing diagnosis expected outcomes of care, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of developmentally appropriate care.
• Providing support, teaching & information to parents & co-ordinates care with multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the concepts and principles of Patient-Focused Care and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook as she/he practices within the Hospital and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses required
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Level II or Level III NICU experience including caring for infants requiring ventilator support, central lines, intravenous medication administration, fluid management and promotion of breastfeeding required
• Passing grade of 75% on Sunnybrook NICU knowledge test required
• Post-basic Level III neonatal course required or commitment to complete within two years from hire required
• Completion of S.T.A.B.L.E course within one year from hire preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program required or process of obtaining
• Breastfeeding course required or in process of completing
• Demonstrated experience in promoting person centred care & awareness of breastfeeding principles
• Demonstrated participation in ongoing continuous learning
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with medical team, patients & their families
• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team