Cardiac Surgical ICU nursing at The Ottawa Hospital requires critical care expertise, bilingual communication, and 12-hour day and night shifts. This temporary position continues until approximately September 5, 2027.

The Ottawa Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for cardiac surgical intensive care. Candidates need two years of critical care nursing experience, College of Nurses of Ontario registration, and advanced English and French proficiency. The successful candidate applies the nursing process, assesses learning needs, and plans appropriate teaching. Nurses with two years of medical surgical experience may qualify for a 20-week critical care training program if no successful applicants emerge.

Key Responsibilities:

- Apply the nursing process in clinical practice
- Provide care for general patients in the unit




- Assess patient learning needs and plan teaching
- Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
- Participate actively in departmental educational activities

Requirements:

- Hold College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- Bring two years of critical care nursing experience
- Demonstrate continuing education commitment and willingness
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients and colleagues
- Meet advanced English and French oral comprehension requirements

Bring critical care nursing, clinical assessment, and bilingual communication skills to cardiac surgical ICU care at The Ottawa Hospital.

📌 Cardiac Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (Ottawa)
🏢 The Ottawa Hospital
📍 Ottawa