Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts. 

*For information purposes only – The Hospital reserves the right to change.

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Recent acute surgical experience;
• Demonstrated 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;
• Demonstrated the ability to assess the patient’s learning needs and ability to plan appropriate teaching;
• Demonstrated ability to participate as an active member of the health care team;
• Demonstrated 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;
• Demonstrated understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation;
• Demonstrated understanding of the application and relevance of the nursing audit;
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge of the Nursing Utilization Collection system and willingness to participate on an ongoing basis;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

• BSc.N;
• CMSN(C) – Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Canada)
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Applicants who do not meet the above-noted requirements are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other applicants who meet all of the requirements.

Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of interview results.

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.