Registered Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary position up to May 15, 2027. The role involves day and night rotations, with 12-hour shifts (07:15-19:15, 19:15-07:15) and weekend coverage.

You will work within General Medicine/Surgical/Rehabilitation units, collaborating with the health care team to provide safe, compassionate patient care. Qualifications include one year of RPN experience, Ontario registration, BCLS, and medication administration training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent related RPN experience.
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).
• Medication administration course completed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe medication administration and clinical application.
• Understands care of General Medicine/Surgical/Rehabilitation patients and applies knowledge clinically.
• Ability to participate as an active member of the health care team.
• Effective oral and written communication with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines.
• Committed to personal continuing education.
• Willingness to participate in self-evaluation and patient teaching.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance Program and unit activities; aseptic technique knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the health care team.
• Provide care for General Medicine/Surgical/Rehabilitation patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Assist in teaching patients and their families.
• Engage in unit activities and quality assurance processes.

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.

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.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately May 15, 2027.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends,12 hour shifts (07:15-19:15, 19:15-07:15).

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

Basic Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of recent related RPN experience;
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS;
• Medication administration course;
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and ability to practice this in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the care of the General Medicine/Surgical/Rehabilitation patient and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education;
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self evaluation;
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the Quality Assurance Program and participates in unit activities;
• Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Able to perform all tasks related to this position;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

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.

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]