Registered Nurse, 7E Gen Surgery/HPB/Ophthalmology

About The Ottawa Hospital 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. Position InformationTemporary position until March 21st, 2026 approximatelyPosition Description Welcome to 7East!Our unit is a 40 bed inpatient surgical unit that provides care for General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, and Ophthalmology patients. Within the general surgical population, we see patients on our acute care service that are usually admitted through the emergency department. We also provide post-surgical care to those patients having breast or colon surgeries for a cancer related diagnosis or colorectal surgery/treatment for management of different etiologies of the GI tract. We do complex liver and pancreas surgeries and have the occasional ophthalmology patient who requires admission and support from the Eye Institute. Working on 7East will expose you to wound and ostomy care, as well as parental nutrition. You'll work closely with the NSWOC (Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence) team with the management of complex vacuum assist closure dressings. You'll also receive HPB education. If you're looking to work in a challenging environment with a supportive and welcoming team, apply now! Rotation/Shifts Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

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Basic Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc.N;
• CMSN(C) - Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Canada).

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 HRSupport@toh.ca.