Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Status: Part-Time, Permanent
Union: ONA (ONA Central Rates of Pay $41.15-$58.98 rates effective April 1, 2026)
Location: Kingston, Ontario
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is one of Canada’s top 25 research hospitals and an Academic Health Sciences Centre affiliated with Queen’s University. We are proud to deliver specialized, family‑centred neonatal care while supporting education, discovery, and clinical excellence.
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—a highly skilled, collaborative environment providing care to some of our most vulnerable patients.
About the NICU
Approximately 400 babies are admitted to the NICU each year, where care is delivered 24 hours a day by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists. The NICU team also supports high‑risk mothers prior to delivery, ensuring families are informed, supported, and actively involved in care planning.
At Kingston General Hospital, the NICU provides Level I, Level II, and Level III neonatal care:
- Level I: Neonatal resuscitation, postnatal care, and stabilization of newborns
- Level II: Care for moderately ill infants or those recovering from serious illness
- Level III: Care for critically ill, extremely premature infants, and those requiring surgical intervention
Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in the NICU, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive, evidence‑based nursing care to neonates requiring Level I–III support
- Collaborate closely with the interprofessional care team to support optimal patient outcomes
- Provide compassionate, family‑centred care and education to parents and caregivers
- Participate in quality improvement, education, and professional practice initiatives within the unit
Qualifications
- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Neonatal or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to patient‑ and family‑centred care
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical‑thinking skills
- Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check required
Why Join KHSC?
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wide geographic region that includes many Indigenous communities. As partners in care, discovery, and learning, we are committed to advancing reconciliation and responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action on Health.
We offer a supportive practice environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.
Vacancy Status Disclosure:
This job posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and anticipated vacancies within this role category. While the posting reflects genuine hiring needs, it does not correspond to a single, specific position.
Candidates may be considered for future opportunities as they arise, subject to operational requirements, approvals, and hiring timelines.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
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