Registered Nurse NICU

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to newborns while supporting families during critical moments. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in high-reliability care practices, utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BCLS/CPR certification upon hire and NRP certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care for premature and ill newborns.
• Educate and support parents and families during care.

Skills

Patient Care

Family Education

IV Therapy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Cultural Competency

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

BCLS/CPR Certification

NRP Certificate

Neonatal Nursing Certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Humber River Health's Nursing Resources Team is part of the Staffing Resource Centre within the Hospital. The Registered Nurses within the Nursing Resources Team are trained to cover all Medicine and Surgical Inpatient Units. Members of the Nursing Resource Team have the opportunity to be trained in specialty areas when needed.

Right now we are looking for a Registered Nurse to work with our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Job Status: Temporary Full-time
Duration: December 31, 2025
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Paediatrics & NICU
Hiring Salary Range: $39.07 - $56.00
Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Hours of work: Must be available to work rotating 12 hour shifts, Days/Nights and Weekend Rotation.
Union: ONA

Position Responsibilities:

• RN responsibilities, with a focus on assessment and total patient care of the premature and ill newborn from 30 weeks gestation to term.
• Parent and family education and support.
• Facilitate discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BCLS/CPR certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted).
• Current NRP certificate required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.
• Previous level II or III experience preferred.
• NICU certificate preferred.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification an asset.
• Proficiency in initiating IV therapy and venipuncture in infants and children preferred.
• Good parent and family teaching skills required.
• Neonatal Nursing Certificate preferred.
• Bereavement/palliative nursing care skills an asset.
• Ability to facilitate and promote family centered care.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to one other area within the Women’s & Children’s Health Program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required with an ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team as well as with parents and families from a diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Good organizational skills, with an ability to be flexible and adapt to effectively meet the changing needs and priorities of the unit.
• Willingness to rotate to other departments at any Humber Site as required.
• Second language is an asset.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.