Registered Nurse - #190913

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.

Position Information

Where there are no successful applicants, nurses that meet the experience requirement may apply and be eligible for a coronary critical care training program lasting up to 12 weeks.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Completion of Coronary Care Courses;
• Minimum of one (1) year medical surgical nursing experience; and
• Minimum of one (1) year cardiology nursing experience;
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the nursing process as it relates to the general medicine/surgery patient and the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the care of the cardiac patient,and ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the patient's learning needs and ability to plan appropriate teaching;
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health discipline;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the Quality Assurance Program and participates in unit activities;
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the Nursing Utilization Collection system and willingness to participate on an ongoing basis;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Nursing;
• Successful completion of a critical care program or consolidation in critical care;
• Recent courses in coronary care, critical care; UoHI Cardiac Nursing Series;
• Experience reading and interpreting 12 lead ECG's;
• Member RNAO;
• Member CCCN.
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.