Registered Nurse - Maternal Newborn

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

•  Level 2A Maternal Newborn Care

This includes care for pregnancies 34 weeks and greater, care for uncomplicated twin pregnancies, availability of Labour/birth/recovery/post-partum (LBRP) care for low risk women meeting specific criteria, dedicated postpartum bedrooms, and an operative birthing suite and recovery room on the unit. The Community Midwives of Halton provide midwifery care.

The Maternal Newborn program has 9 LBR/LBRP birthing rooms, 1 Recovery Room, 1 Operative Birthing Room, 14 postpartum rooms, availability of antepartum rooms and 6 Level 2A Special Care Nursery bassinets.

The Maternal Newborn program is located with convenient access to a 24 hour separate entrance and parking close by. The environment has natural light through windows or sky lights and provides features that support family presence and involvement throughout both public and patient areas including the provision of space and furniture upon which to sleep for partners. It is child and family friendly.

The successful applicant will provide prenatal assessment and triage and care to the pregnant woman throughout labour and birth including vaginal and Caesarean births. It will include roles and responsibilities in the operative birthing suit and recovery room right on the unit. Flexibility will be required to work in all areas of the unit including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Minimum of 2 years recent perinatal experience required
• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Provider program
• Successful completion of the Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour course
• Current Obstetric O.R. certificate and/or experience required
• Completion of Perinatal Certificate preferred
• Competency with vaginal exams during labour required
• Proficient in venipuncture and IVs
• Current Breastfeeding Certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support breastfeeding women
• Commitment to Family Centred Care
• Dedication to continuing education
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours:  Monday-Sunday - Various rotating 12 Hour Shifts; 1930-0730, 0730-1930 (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary : $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date  Posted:  August 4, 2026

Internal applications due by: August 11, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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