Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)
About The Position
CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, transforming 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 digitization, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The Research Institute is dedicated to world-class research across various children's health concerns. CHEO has been recognized as Canada's best healthcare employer by Forbes and a top employer in the National Capital Region for multiple consecutive years. This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families, practicing according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit. The nurse shares knowledge with patients and families to promote wellness and achieve optimal quality of life, and is accountable for maintaining competence and developing professional nursing practice.
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
- Current CPR Certification (Essential)
- Minimum 2 years Emergency Department Experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential)
- Current PALS certification or successful completion of PALS certification within 12 months (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years pediatric Emergency experience (Preferred)
- Experience with pediatric triage (Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
- Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families.
- Effectively uses the nursing process.
- Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit.
- Shares knowledge with patients and families in order to promote or maintain wellness, and to achieve an optimal quality of life.
- Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/her professional nursing practice.
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
