Job Description

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The Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 12-basinette unit with 2 infant care centers for stabilization of newborn infants. The NICU provides care for newborns 30 weeks gestation and greater, as well as any newborn that requires special care and expertise. This team consists of neonatologists, paediatricians, neonatal nurses, and other health care professionals.



As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.



As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:


Active Neonatal resuscitation Program (NRP) or obtain within 2 months of hire Completion or current enrollment in neonatal specialty certificate preferred S.T.A.B.L.E course an asset ACORN provider an asset Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills Preference will be given to applicants with 1-2 years NICU experience. Breastfeeding course or equivalent Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Current BCLS Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area Computer literacy in current software applications Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service




You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:


Ability to function independently within the scope of practice Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills Excellent organizational skills Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession * Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care