Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities.

By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time. This is to cover an existing vacancy.

Position Vacancy: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT A Position: Registered Nurse (ONA) - Temporary Full Time – until Approximately March 2027 Hours of Work: ONA (ONA 2D 2N) Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus) Position Summary To provide care for patients through the critical phase of illness for both medical and surgical issues. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements Basic Cardiac

Care course/Arrhythmia required Willingness to pursue advanced courses in Critical Care nursing within a reasonable time frame Theoretical base (or willingness to obtain) to attain certification in specialized skills Administration of life-saving drugs/initiation of IV’s using medical directives Experienced in initiation of IV’s and administration of medications below the drip chamber or willingness to obtain skill Recent surgical experience preferred.



BCLS ACLS Excellent communication skills Ability to support and encourage families Reliability and dependability Valuable attendance record Application Instructions EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR. Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.

It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

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