Dear member,
We invite you to join members of RNAO at the 2026 Ottawa Pride Parade on Sunday, August 30.
We will meet at a designated location around noon within the parade staging area (details to be confirmed and shared closer to the date) so we can march together. Pride swag - including RNAO Pride T-shirts - will be distributed prior to the parade.
Hi Ottawa members,
We would like to provide a correction to the Nordik Spa Village promotional offer shared earlier.
The correct promotional code is RNAO-25 for 25% off. (Valid Monday to Thursday. Now through Aug. 31, 2026. Subject to availability. Not available on holidays.)
To book, please visit Chelsea.lenordik.com and enter the code RNAO-25.
Dear member,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community? One of the most powerful ways is by stepping into a leadership role with the Region 10 - Ottawa Executive.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while growing your own professional skills.
As a leader, you can:
Hi Ottawa members,
As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we are thrilled to share an exclusive offer from our friends at Nordik Spa Village... a little gift for the people who give so much to our community every single day.
Nordik Spa Village would love to welcome you with:
25% off Spa Village Access
Valid Monday to Thursday | Now through Aug. 31, 2026
(Subject to availability. Not available on holidays.)
Hi Ottawa members,
We wanted to clarify that Maverick’s free donut promotion for Nursing Week is only available at the Ottawa’s: Bank Street and Stittsville locations. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.
Please note:
The offer includes free donuts only (fritters are not included)
Thank you for all that you do, and Happy Nursing Week!
Warm regards,
Tracy Saldivia Odar
Hi Ottawa members,
Happy Nursing Week!
This week is all about celebrating and giving back to the incredible nurses in our community. We’re grateful to the local businesses who have partnered with us to recognize the hard work, compassion and dedication of nurses across Ottawa.
Please see the special Nursing Week offers below:
Equator Coffee
May 11–17
• First 15 nurses receive a FREE coffee or tea
• After that: 50 per cent off coffee and tea
Hello RNAO Ottawa members,
Please accept our apologies if you receive this email more than once. We’ve included new information regarding the Breakfast with the Politicians (BWTP) event and the Nordik Spa Village Chelsea contest draw.
This is also a friendly reminder to register if you haven’t already for our signature Nursing Week event, BWTP.
Dear RNAO Ottawa members,
You are invited to attend an important Community Town Hall on protecting public health care.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Jim Robillard Union Hall: 1505 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
This town hall will bring together leading voices in health-care advocacy to discuss critical issues impacting our public health-care system, including:
Dear RNAO Region 10 member,
You're invited to join us for an engaging and impactful morning at our upcoming event.
Breakfast with the Politicians
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30am
Location: Oat Couture -750 Gladstone Avenue
Cost: Free (Free Breakfast is included)
Please RSVP by one of the following:
Use our QR code on the poster (attached in email)
or
Dear member,
Have you ever thought about the role you could play in shaping the work of RNAO?
Region 10 (Ottawa) is seeking members to volunteer as consultation representatives for RNAO's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Consultation representatives are part of a team of RNAO members who review and provide input on resolutions that help guide the direction of our association. This is a great opportunity to share your voice, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to shaping the future of nursing.
Dear RNAO Ottawa Members,
AI is no longer “coming soon” to health care. It’s here, in documentation, workflow tools, decision support systems, and education.
The question is not if AI will impact nursing. The question is: How will nurses help shape how it evolves?
Join RNAO Ottawa (Region 10) in partnership with the Ontario Nursing Informatics Group (ONIG) for an engaging and timely virtual panel discussion:
Hello Ottawa Region 10,
We would like to provide an important clarification regarding the Black History Month event shared in our previous email.
The Resilience: Black History Month Celebration that took place on Saturday, Feb. 28 was planned and hosted by the Black Nurses Leading Change Interest Group, not RNAO. RNAO Home Office provided space for the event, but the leadership, planning, and organization belong to the Black Nurses Leading Change Interest Group.
Hello Ottawa Region 10!
Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the profound and lasting contributions of Black nurses. As we celebrate this month, we honour the legacy of Black nurses in Canada past, present, and future and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, equity and respect within the nursing profession and the health system as a whole.
From building community based care when systems excluded them, to leading innovation and advocacy today, Black nurses have shaped the profession through resilience, leadership and compassion.
Dear RNAO Ottawa Members,
Artificial intelligence is already shaping the way nurses document, make decisions, learn, and deliver care. The question now is: How will nurses shape AI’s evolution?
Save the date!
Nursing in the Age of AI: A Virtual Panel Conversation
Thursday, April 9
Evening (Time TBC)
Hosted by RNAO Ottawa (Region 10) in partnership with ONIG – Ontario Nursing Informatics Group
This engaging session will explore:
Dear Region 10 Ottawa Members,
Public health care in Canada is under threat and this is a moment for us to stand up and fight back.
We are sharing an important advocacy event organized by the Canadian Health Coalition, a national coalition representing more than 3 million health care workers and advocates across the country.
Save Public Health Care Rally
Tuesday, Feb. 10
12:00 p.m.
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Dear RNAO Region 10 Ottawa members,
I'm writing to invite you to join a vigil in honour of the life of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was recently killed during a federal law-enforcement incident in Minneapolis. Alex is remembered by colleagues and loved ones as a compassionate caregiver and someone deeply committed to helping others.
Dear RNAO Region 10 Ottawa members,
I'm writing to invite you to join a vigil in honour of the life of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was recently killed during a federal law-enforcement incident in Minneapolis. Alex is remembered by colleagues and loved ones as a compassionate caregiver and someone deeply committed to helping others.
Dear Region 10 Ottawa Member,
We are delighted to invite you to a special in-person event co-hosted by RNAO Region 10 Ottawa and the Palliative Care Nurses Interest Group (PNIG) as part of RNAO’s annual Fall Tour.
Event: RNAO Fall Tour Ottawa: Strengthening Nursing & Palliative Care
Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Perley Health, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa
Come join us at the 2025 Capital Pride Parade on Sunday, August 24.
We will meet at a designated location so we can march together. We will hand out our Pride swag prior to the march. Time and place details will be sent to you once confirmed. Please note that you must register to march with us.
Things to note:
Hello Region 10 - Ottawa Chapter members,
Nominations are being accepted for the following 2 year term positions :
2-year term (Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2027)
Finance Executive Network Office
Membership Executive Network Officer
1-year term (Nov. 1, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2026)
Plus, Student Executive Network Officer from
- Carleton University Rep