Registered Nurse, Special Pregnancy Program - OFC

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in fetal medicine to join a leading clinic. You will provide essential antenatal care, manage high-risk pregnancies, and develop your skills in fetal ultrasound. The ideal candidate has a passion for patient care and is dedicated to professional development. This role offers opportunities for growth through training and resources in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Support resources for nurses

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• ARDMS certification in OBGyn/Physics (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
• Perform complex fetal sonography and assist with fetal procedures.
• Provide obstetric and fetal ultrasound monitoring.

Skills

Maternal-fetal assessment skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Knowledge of fetal development

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s nursing program

Baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program

Tools

PowerChart

ConnectingOntario

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a significant impact in fetal medicine and maternal health? Join the Ontario Fetal Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, a global leader in fetal medicine offering innovative and life-saving care.

In this role, you'll provide essential antenatal care to low and high-risk obstetrical patients, develop skills in obstetrical ultrasounds, and assist in complex fetal procedures and surgeries.

Is this you?

You are a passionate, adaptable, and skilled RN who thrives in a high-impact healthcare environment. You excel in a collaborative setting and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include prenatal care and supporting pregnant patients, building meaningful relationships with them and their families throughout their pregnancy.

You are organized and observant, ensuring efficient, empathetic, and responsive care. Your critical thinking and ability to apply theory to practice are exceptional, and you are eager to develop skills like sonography and assisting with fetal procedures.

Professional development is a priority; we offer growth opportunities through our orientation program and ongoing education sessions, including rounds, workshops, and conferences. Mount Sinai invests heavily in resources to support nurses from novice to expert.

About our unit

This specialized clinic unit at Mount Sinai Hospital operates at two locations, Monday to Friday. It provides comprehensive services to enhance maternal and fetal well-being, including fetal ultrasound, assessment, early detection, in-utero therapy, and treatment. Collaborating with SickKids, the program addresses fetal anomalies and performs in-utero surgeries.

Our focus is on early identification of conditions like preterm birth, fetal anomalies, placental issues, and infections, with timely interventions to improve neonatal outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate and develop care plans, perform complex fetal sonography (including abdominal, TVS, and Doppler), and assist with fetal procedures, supporting families through high-risk pregnancies.
• Provide obstetric and fetal ultrasound monitoring for inpatients and outpatients across the Women’s & Infants’ Program.
• Participate in program planning, quality improvement, education, and professional development activities through committees and council.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s nursing program or equivalent
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• ARDMS certification in OBGyn/Physics (or willing to obtain within 2 years of hire)

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program (final-year students considered)
• 1-2 years recent experience with high-risk perinatal nursing and fetal ultrasound
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Perinatal Certificate

Skills and Knowledge

• Maternal-fetal assessment skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership
• Knowledge of community resources and crisis counseling
• Experience supporting families through perinatal loss
• Knowledge of fetal development, cardiology, hematology, nephrology, infectious diseases, and placental health
• Computer literacy (PowerChart, ConnectingOntario)
• Supportive of breastfeeding culture