RN, Family Birthing Unit, RPT

Gghorg; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Education assistance fund

In-house education initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Guelph General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based perinatal care in partnership with patients and families, in accordance with CNO standards and hospital policies.

You will collaborate with a skilled care team, coordinate and document patient care, and participate in ongoing education and a comprehensive total rewards package including health and dental benefits and HOOPP, with employer contributions matched at 126%.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour certification.
• Perinatal RN experience with antenatal and intrapartum care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, evidence-based care in partnership with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the care team and coordinate, document patient care activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and education initiatives.
• Deliver compassionate, inclusive, patient-centered care aligned with CNO standards.

Skills

Nursing practice

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient/family education

Education

RN Registration (CNO)

BLS certification

NRP certification

Fetal Health Surveillance

Perinatal nursing certification

Job description

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community.

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts

All Shifts

Position Summary

The primary role of the RN is to provide high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patients and families, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and GGH’s mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one’s decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team;
• Coordinating, communicating and documenting patient care activities.

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Current certification in Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour
• Certification for Level 1 & 2 Breastfeeding
• Perinatal certification or evidence of plan to complete certificate
• Perinatal Registered Nursing experience including-recent Labour and Delivery experience including antenatal and intrapartum care, recent Caesarean Section experience including the ability to scrub, circulate and recover and recent Post-Partum experience with demonstrated ability in caring for the mother/baby dyad
• Demonstrated neonatal and maternal assessment skills
• Demonstrated breastfeeding knowledge, teaching and leadership skills
• Recent experience in triage an asset
• Recent experience in neonatal resuscitation and care of the newborn
• PNC(C) or eligible an asset
• Perioperative Nursing Certificate an asset
• Experience in caring for sick newborns
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and life-long learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.

Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.