Are you an experienced Registered Nurse?

Do you want to work for an organization recently recognized as one of the National Capital’s Top Employers? Would you like to gain and diversify your scope of experience? Would you like the opportunity to grow and learn in your professional field?

We are currently accepting resumes to build a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Care

Who We Are

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion.

Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, and our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.
 

The Ottawa Hospital has two full Emergency Departments, located at the Civic and General Campuses. The Emergency Departments at the Civic and General Campuses are designed to care for patients suffering from serious medical problems who are unable to wait to be seen by their family physician.

Specially trained doctors and nurses work as a team to provide the best possible care. Each of the Emergency Departments see approximately 210-230 patients per day and both are very busy. Both Departments are open 24 hours a day.

Who You Are

You are a Registered Nurse with a passion for people and a desire to make a difference. The work that you do at The Ottawa Hospital matters because you are key player on a team who is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience by demonstrating compassion, respect for all, a collaborative spirit and commitment to quality.

Sounds like you? Do you have the skills and experience listed below?

• Minimum of three (3) months of recent  Emergency experience;
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current BCLS;
• Demonstrated ability with and knowledge of AIDET and other clinical tactics;
• Demonstrates knowledge of operating room nursing principles and practice, and knowledge of basic operating room equipment;
• Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Ability to function effectively as a team member in a work environment requiring precision, accuracy, quick response and collaborative approaches;
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire additional skills to function effectively in an operating room nursing role;
• Identifies a personal commitment to continuing education;
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation;
• Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the Quality Assurance Program and participates in unit activities;
• Able to perform all tasks related to this position;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with the patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines

You’ll stand out if you have…

• Non- violent Crisis Intervention course;
• Post-graduate studies;
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What we need from you

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 want to hear from you!

Please submit your online application, including your CV and cover letter, so that you may be considered for future vacancies.

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.

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.

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.