Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

at  The Ottawa Hospital

ABOUT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum six (6) months recent Endoscopy experience;
• Minimum of three (3) months medical/surgical experience;
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification;
• Intravenous starts experience;
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and to actively participate in departmental educational activities;
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this process to the practice of nursing;
• Demonstrates effective communications and patient teaching skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team and to function effectively without supervision in emergency situations;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful approach to patients, the public and colleagues;
• Willingness to respond to reassignment to alternate areas requiring assistance in a support role;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Nursing;
• Member of the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (CSGNA);
• Experience in therapeutic endoscopy;
• Previous experience in emergencies and/or cardiac monitoring experience;
• Physical Assessment Course;
• CGN Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing Canada.

Please refer the Job description for details