About the opportunity Ottawa Pain and Spine Institute is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and organized Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. OPSI is a specialized outpatient clinic providing comprehensive care for patients with chronic pain and spine-related conditions. Our services include fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain procedures, IV lidocaine and ketamine infusions, medication management, and other specialized pain treatments. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Job type: Full time or part-time.
Key responsibilities Duties may include:
Assess patients and review medical histories, medications, allergies, vital signs, and other relevant clinical information.
Prepare patients for interventional pain procedures and infusion treatments.
Assist physicians during fluoroscopy-guided pain and spine procedures.
Establish IV access and administer prescribed medications and IV therapies within authorized practice and demonstrated competence.
Provide nursing care and monitoring for patients receiving IV lidocaine and ketamine infusions, where appropriate to the assigned role.
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment, including recovery and discharge readiness.
Recognize changes in patient condition, elevate concerns promptly, and initiate appropriate emergency measures when required.
Educate patients about their treatment, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Follow infection prevention and control, medication administration, confidentiality, and patient-safety standards.
Help maintain emergency equipment, medications, clinical supplies, and procedure-room readiness.




Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, medical radiation technologists, physician assistants, and administrative staff.
Required qualifications Current registration in good standing as an RN or RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, and communication skills.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and accurate documentation.
Ability to prioritize care and remain calm in a busy procedural setting.
A professional, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care.
Preferred experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: IV insertion, IV therapy, or infusion nursing.
Lidocaine or ketamine infusions.
Procedural nursing, recovery care, or post-anesthesia care.
Emergency, surgical, or ambulatory-care nursing.
Chronic pain, spine care, or image-guided procedural clinics.
Previous pain-clinic experience is not required. Nurses with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
What we offer Full-time or part-time opportunities. Competitive hourly compensation based on professional designation, qualifications, and relevant clinical experience. A multidisciplinary clinical environment focused on specialized outpatient care. The opportunity to support patients living with chronic and complex pain conditions.
Ottawa Pain and Spine Institute thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $38.00-$48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 37.0 per week
Benefits Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Language: English (preferred)
Licence/Certification: Registered Practical Nurse (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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📌 Registered Nurse at Ottawa Pain and Spine Institute (Quebec City)
🏢 Ottawa Pain and Spine Institute
📍 Quebec City