Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit in Ottawa

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

Position Information About The Ottawa Hospital ICU

The Intensive Care Units at The Ottawa Hospital, located at the Civic and General Campus, care for complex medical and surgical patients. The ICU at the Civic campus is a 33+ bed unit and is the regional trauma, neurosurgery and vascular center. The ICU at the General Campus is a 32+ bed unit providing tertiary acute care for complex medical, surgical and cancer care patients. Both units offer a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to ensure patient and family-centered care using evidence-informed practice. In this environment, you will care for patients with the assistance of a multidisciplinary team.

Rotation/Shifts: Days, evenings and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

What You Will Bring:

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum six (6) months recent adult ICU experience;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and willingness 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 a commitment to patient teaching;
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, the public and colleagues;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing;
• Post-graduate studies;
• CNA certification in Critical Care.

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. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential.