Registered Nurse Birthing Unit
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Birthing Unit. As North America's first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, with a focus on Equity, Inclusivity, and community connection. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. This role is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is actively creating a renaissance in healthcare and striving for high reliability care.
Requirements
- Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- BCLS/CPR certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted).
- Current NRP certificate required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.
- Fetal Monitoring Course required or agreement to obtain within 3 months of commencement into position.
- Recent Birthing Unit experience required.
- Good patient/family teaching skills required.
- Ability to facilitate family centered care.
- Willingness to be cross-trained to one other area within the Women’s & Children’s Health Program.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Nice To Haves
- Scrubbing and circulating for cesarean births an asset.
- Proficiency in initiating IV therapy and venipuncture skills preferred.
- Obstetrical Nursing Certificate an asset.
- Breastfeeding Certificate an asset.
- Bereavement/palliative nursing care skills an asset.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Responsibilities
- RN responsibilities with a focus on assessment and total patient care to women in the antepartum, intrapartum and the immediate postpartum period as well as stabilization and transitional care of the newborn.
- Scrubbing and circulating for cesarean births.
- Patient and family education and support.
- Expectation to work on the Mother Baby Unit when the need arises.
Benefits
- Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
- Research and academic collaboration
- High-quality patient care
- Compassion, professionalism, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
