Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit Training Program

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.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

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

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to learn or enhance your critical care skills in the ICU? The Ottawa Hospital is looking to provide a special opportunity for nurses with or without critical care experience to join our in-house ICU Training Program. During the program, candidates will be afforded the opportunity to learn critical care theory and translate the knowledge into the clinical setting. This opportunity provides the advanced training needed to confidently and competently care for the most critical patients in a level 3 Intensive Care Unit.

Please note that successful candidates will commit to continued employment in the ICU for a period of 24 months.

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 centre. 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.

About The ICU Training Program

The training program consists of 6 weeks of in-class learning, skills, simulation, and clinical days, followed by 4 weeks of preceptored shifts prior to graduating to independent, supported practice. The leadership team (i.e., management, educator) will meet with you frequently to ensure your learning needs are met and to provide in the moment positive feedback and areas for improvement. You will develop close-knit relationships with your peers, physicians, respiratory therapists, and allied health care team members (available on the unit 24/7) ensure ample support in your in your new role.

Staff learn on a daily basis through patient rounds, and have the opportunity to participate in educational opportunities offered by our educators and physicians. Following orientation, you will have opportunities for professional development to keep abreast of best practice changes. There is also a peer support team in place that helps staff members provide emotional support and guidance to assist each other through challenging situations. The program will connect staff members with trained Peer Supporters.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings 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;
• Recent adult ICU experience, or Critical Care Course in progress with minimum of 1 year medicine and surgery experience, or Recent Level 2 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.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing;
• Post-graduate studies;
• CNA certification in Critical Care;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).
  
  
  

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

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.

Please Note

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.

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 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. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.