RN-TPT (.5) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

THUNDER BAY REGIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a temporary part-time (.5) role. The successful candidate will provide specialized neonatal nursing care in a high-acuity setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support infants and families.

Applicants must hold current RN registration in Ontario, with BCLS and NRCP certification; neonatal ICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN registration in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• Recent neonatal nursing experience with care of preterm infants and post-resuscitation care.
• Experience with critical care monitoring and cardiopulmonary monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal ICU patients within the interdisciplinary team.
• Apply Nursing Process for individualized care planning and delivery.
• Ensure patient safety and timely identification of abnormal patient responses.

Skills

BCLS certification

Neonatal nursing experience

Cardio-respiratory monitoring

Nursing Process

Interprofessional communication

Central Venous Line management

NRP certification

Job description

Job Title: RN‑TPT (.5) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Posted Date: 10/15/2026

Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Education Level: None specified

Ref# 26ONA296R2

1 ‑ Temporary Part Time (.5) ‑ Registered Nurse

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Reposted

This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit their application.

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values-based team environment.

• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care and Maternity Centre, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, Values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualification:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Current certification in BCLS.

• Recent experience in neonatal nursing with experience in the care of critical and complex patient populations including care of the preterm infant, stabilization post-resuscitation care, and care of critically ill infant.

• Recent experience working with cardio‑respiratory monitoring in a critical care setting.

• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with his/her basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.

• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action.

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions.

• Strong interprofessional and communication skills.

• Central Venous Line Management.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP).

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have a certification or recent continuing education in a neonatal specialty program, paediatric or perinatal nursing, Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Nurses Paediatric Course (ENPC), lactation support/education.

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.