Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality neonatal nursing care to patients and their families within a Level III NICU and Level IIc nursery. They work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and the family experience.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at McMaster Children’s Hospital is comprised of a Level III NICU, a Level IIc nursery and a neonatal transport team, providing medical and surgical care to neonatal patients and their families.
Our NICU serves a broad geographic area within southern Ontario.
The interdisciplinary team provides family-centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practice and continuous quality improvement.
McMaster NICU is also actively involved in a number of collaborative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a fast paced, complex and highly acute environment.
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the Level III NICU and Level IIc nursery.
Responsibilities include the provision of high quality neonatal nursing care to patients and families and demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Certificate in Neonatal/Perinatal nursing or equivalent Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Two (2) years’ experience in a Level II Nursery within the last three (3) years Knowledge of pre-term and full-term infant pathophysiology and the management of infants requiring acute care Knowledge of family dynamics relating to the birth process, critical illness and death and dying Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill newborns and their families Demonstrated ability to teach others and knowledge of adult teaching/learning principles Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills especially in stressful situations Demonstrated teamwork, organization, problem-solving and conflict management skills Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, self-directed and responsive to ever changing environments and patient conditions
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess NRP and BCLS certifications. A minimum of two years of experience in a Level II nursery within the last three years is required.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.