Application Deadline Date: October 16, 2026

Reporting to the Manager, Woman and Child Care, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for Paediatric and ICN patients based on established evidence based care standards. The RN serves in the Resource Nurse role when oriented and as directed by the Manager. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. The RN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility

BCLS Certification

NRP Certification

Competency in Paediatrics and Level II Nursery

Able to work independently in level IIB NICU

Completion of Breast Feeding Certificate (to be completed within 1 year)

Experienced in providing breast feeding support to moms of pre-term and term infants

First Segment of a normal Mother/Baby Perinatal course (to be completed within 2 years)

Central line care – including ability to access ports, PICC care, tubing, dressing changes and blood sampling (to be completed within 1 year)

Recent Paediatric/ICN experience within the last 5 years

Recent Surgical experience within the last 5 years

Recent Mother Infant Care within the last 5 years

Experience in neonatal venipuncture to establish an IV on Neonates,

Venipuncture/IV starts on Children and Adults

IV medications below the drip chamber

Management and care of P.C.A. pumps

Ability to provide and promote family-centered care

Self-directed and an ability to work with minimal supervision required

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing population and patient assessment skills

Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational and interpersonal skills

Willingness to escort high risk neonatal/paediatric patients via Ambulance Services

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Interviewing and patient assessment skills

Interest and experience in patient education (adult learning skills to teach parent skills an asset)





Commitment to continuous career development and continuing education

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

Completion of Post Diploma Neonatal Nursing course

Completion of Post Diploma Paediatric Assessment Course

Welcome to Brightshores Health System. We operate six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is build healthier communities one patient at a time. We have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce.

Our Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of our sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, we have more than 100,000 patient visits per year.

Our rural hospitals in Lion's Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton offer a wide range of primary and ambulatory care services and all have 24/7 Emergency departments, lab and x-ray.

Our Mission
Building healthier communities one patient at a time.
It is our commitment to be respectful and empathetic in supporting each patient and their families. We also recognize our role in the healthcare system and we will partner with other organizations to best serve our communities.

Our Vision
A leading regional network providing exceptional healthcare.




Our vision speaks to providing exceptional care for our patients. We are committed to the continuous development of our specialty programs that provide care and support through our network of hospitals across the Grey Bruce region.

Our Values
We CARE . We LEAD .

L ead by Example
E mpower
A chieve Results
D evelop Others

Land Acknowledgment
Brightshores Health System is situated on the traditional territory of the Nawash and Saugeen Nations, a place that has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many First Nations including the Iroquois Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinabek.

Brightshores recognizes and respects the Anishinabek as the traditional custodians of the lands and water. We are committed to supporting the Anishinabek and Haudenosaunee Peoples, among other First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous Peoples globally.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Municipalities of Bruce and Grey Counties sit on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek Nation : The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to them, and to the Chippewas of Saugeen , and the Chippewas of Neyaashiinigmiing , as the traditional keepers of this land and water, and we also recognize the traditional homeland of the Metis Nation .

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📌 Registered Nurse Women & Child Care #437-26 (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario