Temporary-Registered Nurse

Victoria Hospital; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Hospital, located in London, Ontario, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Women's Care unit. The role involves providing compassionate, evidence-based care to expectant mothers and infants, working in a multidisciplinary environment. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a proactive attitude toward learning and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months recent, related perinatal nursing experience.
• Ability to stay effective under pressure.
• Demonstrated practice in patient and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient services and assessments to expectant women.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members.
• Support women during labor and manage high-risk pregnancies.

Skills

Patient teaching

Assessment skills

Communication

Emotional management

Collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)

CNA Perinatal Certification preferred

Successful completion of Breast Feeding course preferred

Successful completion of Perinatal Nursing course preferred

Job description

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open: May 29, 2025

Deadline: June 11, 2025

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit..

Department Name

Women's Care - OBCU

The Obstetrical Care Unit (OBCU) is a tertiary care unit consisting of an Antenatal Unit, Triage and Labour/Birthing Rooms. The Registered Nurse (RN) working within the OBCU provides Patient and Family Centered Care to expectant women and their families. The successful applicant will provide outpatient services/assessments as well as one-to-one labour support based on sound theoretical frameworks. In addition, the RN cares for women with low risk and high-risk pregnancies as well as infants requiring minimal to intensive care. The RN will work with women and their families to identify strengths and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care.

Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $39.07 per hour - $56.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum six (6) months recent, related perinatal nursing experience in high-risk antenatal care, intrapartum care, or maternal and newborn care
• Successful completion of NRP Certification and Fetal Health Surveillance course or willingness to complete courses within a specified time frame as required by the Hospital
• Successful completion of Breast Feeding course preferred
• Successful completion of Perinatal Nursing course preferred
• CNA Perinatal Certification preferred
• Demonstrated skills in patient teaching and assessment including nursing knowledge base
• Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or [e-mail].

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.