Registered Nurse, Pre Admission Clinic

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multi-campus healthcare institution in Ottawa is seeking a qualified nurse. The role requires excellent interviewing, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Candidates must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and relevant nursing experience. The position offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for professional development, ensuring a commitment to high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. If passionate about healthcare and dedicated to innovation, apply today.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Health and Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Recent Pre‑Admission Clinic nursing experience.
• Physical Assessment course.
• Ability to educate and teach patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the peri‑operative/surgical team.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of multiservice surgical procedures.

Skills

Exceptional interviewing skills

Expert critical thinking

Above average interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to work independently

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

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.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

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

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Recent Pre‑Admission Clinic nursing experience;
• Physical Assessment course;
• Exceptional interviewing skills and expert critical thinking skills;
• Exhibits above average interpersonal and communication skills;
• Previous experience and demonstrates above average ability to educate and teach patients and family;
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of multiservice surgical procedures, risks, responsibilities and legalities associated with the in‑patient and outpatient surgical population;
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, problem solving, multi‑tasking, leadership, and decision‑making skills;
• Demonstrates ability to work independently, effectively, proactively and competently as an active member of the peri‑operative/surgical health care team;
• The ability to work collaboratively and efficiently as an active member of the inter‑professional team;
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based practice;
• Demonstrates a commitment to participate in continuous quality improvement approaches to improve patient care;
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, respectful and compassionate attitude toward patients, family, the public and colleagues;
• Demonstrates and consistently role‑models the TOH vision and core values;
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and actively participates in departmental educational activities;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this process to the practice of nursing;
• Ability to adapt to new and changing technology;
• Skilled user in a computer technology environment;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing;
• Recent Post Anaesthetic Care Unit or recent Surgical Day Care Unit or recent surgical nursing experience;
• Current RNAO, ACAO and OPANA membership;

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.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading‑edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on‑line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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].