Registered Practical Nurse, Float Team Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until March 2027)
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If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
To successfully apply for this position please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.
Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6500 staff clinicians scientists and researchers as well as volunteers all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure CHEO combines excellence in clinical care research and education to advance seamless care thats provided where when and how it is needed. CHEOs Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical translational and basic science research covering a wide range of childrens health concerns. CHEO has been named Canadas best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canadas Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row the editors of Canadas Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario western Quebec Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
POSITION SUMMARY
In keeping with CHEOs mission statement the Float Team nurse is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families. Working for the Float Team is an opportunity to develop a broad range of pediatric skills. Float Team members may be assigned to cover just in time needs or longer-term vacancies throughout the hospital. The Float Team nurse practices according to the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with CHEOs policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of a college program in Practical Nursing (Preferred)
Minimum two (2) years of Pediatric experience (Preferred)
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential)
Medication administration course (Essential)
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and reconciliation and the ability to practice this in a clinical setting (Essential)
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (Essential)
Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team (Essential)
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients public colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential)
Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation (Essential)
Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)
Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs
*Pleasenoteyouwillberepresentedby the Ontario Public ServiceEmployeesUnion (OPSEU).Pleasenotethatthispositionwillbebased out change atanytime at thediscretionof the employer. All OPSEUmembersshallbegrantedan interviewuponpassing thepre-screening. Pre-screeningmightincludetesting.
New hires to the Float Team will receive necessary support from the designated Clinical Resource Nurse
Effective March 29 2021 CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test practical exam or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Talent Services at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We thank all those who apply however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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