Registered Nurse, Obstetrical Suite

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

• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Three (3) months of recent Birthing Unit experience;
• Current BCLS and NRP certification as per the College of Nurses of Ontario standards;
• Theoretical knowledge of the care of obstetrical patients and newborns, and ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the nursing process;
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, to the public and to colleagues;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Demonstrates understanding of and participation in the evaluation process;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the continuous quality improvement activities;
• Demonstrates understanding of and willingness to facilitate clinical research activities into patient care;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate of Nursing;
• CNA Perinatal Certification;
• Obstetrical Perioperative experience;
• Completion of or enrollment in Obstetrical High Risk Courses;
• RNAO membership;
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) membership;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Please refer the Job description for details