Summary Of Duties The RN is responsible for maternal & newborn care during the post-partum period as well as care for women and their families during labour and delivery. The main functions of the RN of the unit include, but are not limited to:

- Provides bereavement counselling as required - Alternate shifts with an equivalently skilled Birthing Unit nurse and provides care to women in labour and their families - Ability to scrub and circulate for caesarean sections - Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the unit and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.
- Supports the philosophy of family centred maternity care & the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Summary Of Duties The RN is responsible for maternal & newborn care during the post-partum period as well as care for women and their families during labour and delivery. The main functions of the RN of the unit include, but are not limited to:

- Conducts patient assessment, intervention, education,



patient advocacy & discharge planning - Provides bereavement counselling as required - Alternate shifts with an equivalently skilled Birthing Unit nurse and provides care to women in labour and their families - Ability to scrub and circulate for caesarean sections - Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the unit and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.
- Supports the philosophy of family centred maternity care & the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Qualifications/Skills - Current CNO Registration in good standing required.
- Recent, related obstetric RN experience in Tertiary care setting required - Recent, related maternal & newborn experience - Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills are essential.
- Excellent organizational skills - Demonstrated team player with the proven ability to set priorities of care - Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice - Breastfeeding skills course certificate required - Must have CPR Certification.
- NRP required - Must have experience with fetal monitoring & have ability to scrub & circulate for caesarean section & conduct vaginal exams - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team - Demonstrated positive approach to change - Ability to work in a quick-paced environment - Demonstrated knowledge of person centred care approaches and principles

📌 Registered Nurse - Birthing Unit - Temporary Full-Time 2026 (Toronto)
🏢 Sunnybrook
📍 Toronto