About this role
In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual pediatric patients and their families at CHEO. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on family-centered care. The hospital is recognized as a global leader in pediatric health.
You will effectively use the nursing process to guide patient care and provide appropriate learning experiences for patients and families to promote wellness. You are accountable for maintaining competence and developing the quality of your professional nursing practice, practicing according to College of Nurses of Ontario and hospital standards.
CHEO is a stand-alone global leader in pediatric health with over 6,500 staff. It has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes for three consecutive years. The hospital is in the top 1% for clinical digitization.
You will serve a diverse population of children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut, and Northern Ontario. The role offers the chance to work in a culturally sensitive environment that honours First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. You will be part of a team dedicated to advancing seamless care.
Requirements
- Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
- Current CPR Certification (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
- Minimum 2 years pediatric experience or other appropriate combinations of education and experience (Preferred)
- Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients and families.
- Effectively use the nursing process to guide all aspects of patient care.
- Practice according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit.
- Provide appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote or maintain wellness and achieve an optimal quality of life.
- Maintain accountability for competence while developing the quality of professional nursing practice.
- Demonstrate a culturally sensitive approach to nursing care for diverse populations.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and monitor patient responses.
Benefits
- Union representation through the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA).
- Recognized as Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes (2024-2026).
- Opportunity to provide care to a diverse population including First Nations, Inuit, Métis children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut, and Northern Ontario.
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