Registered Nurse, Obstetrical Suite

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a registered nurse for a temporary obstetrics position, offering days and nights with weekend shifts. This role supports the busy maternity unit and emphasizes patient teaching, teamwork, and quality care.

Applicants must hold active CNO registration and relevant obstetric experience, with BCLS/NRP credentials and a commitment to ongoing education and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three months of recent Birthing Unit experience.
• Current BCLS and NRP certification as per the College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• 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; participates in patient teaching.
• Commitment to personal continuing education and participation in evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetrical and newborn care in a busy maternity unit.
• Support patient teaching and family education.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Baccalaureate of Nursing

Job description

Job Posting Information

Temporary position until approximately March 1, 2028.

Job Posting Information

Temporary position until approximately March 1, 2028.

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.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

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

Basic Requirements

• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Three (3) months of recent Birthing Unit experience;
• Current BCLS and NRP certification as per the College of Nurses of Ontario standards;
• 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 understanding of and participation in the evaluation process;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the continuous quality improvement activities;
• Demonstrates understanding of and willingness to facilitate clinical research activities into patient care;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate of Nursing;
• CNA Perinatal Certification;
• Obstetrical Perioperative experience;
• Completion of or enrollment in Obstetrical High Risk Courses;
• RNAO membership;
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) membership;
• 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 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 and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients.

Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

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.

Please Note

Applicants who do not meet the above-noted requirements are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other applicants who meet all of the requirements.

Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of interview results.

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].