About The Position
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 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 that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. Position Summary In keeping with the mission statement of the hospital and the patient service unit, the nurse is responsible for 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 Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family 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.
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)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years pediatric experience or other appropriate combinations of education and 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 (Preferred)
- Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/ French) (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.
- Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family 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
Mid Level
