Registered Nurse Prenatal Diagnosis Unit

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Prenatal Diagnosis Unit. This temporary part-time role supports high-risk pregnancy patients by delivering family-centered care, conducting psychosocial assessments, and coordinating care among healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a CNO registration and 3-5 years in perinatal nursing. Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient support and contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in perinatal nursing.
• Commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-centred care for high-risk pregnancy patients.
• Support patients through various ethical decisions and treatment options.
• Coordinate care and communication among interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Perinatal nursing

Patient monitoring

Clinical care

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Counseling skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Ultrasound machine

Job description

Registered Nurse, Prenatal Diagnosis Unit - (14220)

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Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Vacancy Type

New/Replacement Vacancy

Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Women’s and Infants’ Health -> Prenatal Diagnosis Unit

Employee Group

ONA

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts

Salary Scale

CAD $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (2025 ONA UN03)

Job Description

This is a Temporary Contract position for up to Twelve (12) Months

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Prenatal Diagnosis and Medical Genetics Department in concert with the Ontario Fetal Centre and Medical Disorders of Pregnancy Clincs at Mount Sinai Hospital. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, this RN role serves to provide exceptional support to patients through various stages of their high risk pregnancy journey. You will support patients by providing patient education regarding the various procedures provided with their potential risks and post procedure monitoring. You will also support the providers during procedures with skin prep, handling of equipment, and specimens.

About this team: The Prenatal Diagnosis Unit and Medical Genetics program is a regional tertiary program that provides counselling and support to families undergoing genetic testing, counselling and care planning. We care for a large prenatal population, from preconception or preimplantation, providing support for diagnosed anomalies, chromosome abnormalities, positive prenatal and postnatal screening, follow up for babies diagnosed with antenally diagnosed abnormalities, counselling for future pregnancies, including ethnic related genetic conditions and other populations at risk. We have a strong academic and research focus, and provide clinical placements for the University of Toronto MSc program, residents in Pediatrics, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellows from the perinatology training program, Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowships and trainees, and the CCMG program in Medical Genetics and Cytogenetics/molecular Genetics, international observers, clinicians and scientists. We also work with many community partners, hospitals and programs as a collaborative approach in supporting patients and families through their journey.

In this role you will:

• Deliver family-centred care, as the primary nurse for pregnant patients and their families requiring genetics testing, within the high-risk Special Pregnancy Program (SPP)
• Carry out complex psychosocial individual and family assessments
• Support pregnant persons and families through the various ethical decisions that may be required as they explore various treatment options
• Work within an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care for this patient group and acting as a liaison between high risk clinics, the Genetics service and the Procedure Room team as necessary
• Communicate daily with other team members such as physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, social work, and Cytogenetics Lab regarding samples sent
• Document patient information and results as per hospital protocols and in alignment with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, and create visits in the system and labels, when clerical staff is not available
• Prepare procedure room with required lab fluids and sterile trays for procedures. Maintain proper equipment function of procedure room including forceps, ultrasound machine, exam table, lighting, and order new instruments and other supplies as necessary
• Provide patient education/teaching and support during and about procedures, recognizing individual patient needs through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Perform required clinical care related to biologic sample acquisition and preparation for testing, medication/blood product administration as necessary and patient monitoring post-procedure
• Address phone calls of patients related to procedure (symptoms/concerns)
• Participate in program planning, quality, health professional learner education, professional development activities, the updating of procedure room manuals and contribute to the training/orientation of new staff
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program or equivalent education combined with experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in perinatal nursing

Preferred

• Recent experience working in anamniocentesis procedure room
• Recent experience assisting with outpatient procedures
• Recent experience working in an ambulatory setting

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to support and counsel women and families experiencing perinatal loss
• Demonstrated commitment to the development of an environment welcoming to a diverse patient population
• Demonstrated ability to implement evidence/research findings in practice
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and professional development
• Well developed communication, team work, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to advance your nursing career within prenatal diagnosis, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

11/21/2025

Posting Deadline

2/28/2026

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date. Sinai Health does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its recruitment and selection practices. All candidates are reviewed by members of our recruitment team. Any automated or AI-enabled features applied to this posting by third-party job boards are managed independently and are not controlled by Sinai Health.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .