Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse to care for neonates requiring moderate to high risk in a Level II setting. You will join the OT Special Care Nursery and work 12-hour day/night rotations as a permanent part-time professional.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Neonatal Nursing, Ontario RN registration, and BCLS. Breastfeeding certification and NICU coursework are strongly preferred, with a commitment to family-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required at time of hire.
• NICU course certificate or equivalent.
• Breastfeeding certification required.
• Commitment to continuing education in Special Care Nursery.
• Minimum 2 years’ Neonatal Nursing experience (Level II/III).
• IV and phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to assess infant needs and plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Commitment to family-centred care in a Level II setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and prioritization.
• Meet physical demands and have satisfactory attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neonates requiring moderate to high risk in a Level II setting.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure safety and family-centred support.

Skills

Neonatal Nursing

Family-Centred Care

Communication Skills

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

Education

Registration: Ontario RN

BCLS Certification

NICU Course Certificate

Breastfeeding Certification

Continuing Education (Special Care Nursery)

Tools

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.60 FTE
• Union Status: ONA
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Night - 12 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: OT Special Care Nursery

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

To provide care for neonates requiring moderate to high risk care in a Level II setting.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire
• NICU course certificate and/or equivalent
• Breastfeeding certification required
• Evidence of continuing education relevant to Special Care Nursery setting
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in Neonatal Nursing (Level II or III setting)
• IV and phlebotomy skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess the infant's needs and to plan, implement and assess patient care
• Demonstrated commitment to family centred care within a Level II environment
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday-Various rotating 12 hour shifts -0700-1900; 1900-0700 (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: November 3, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

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