Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health – Temporary Part-Time (0.5) (until March 2027)
About The Position
CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, serving over 500,000 children and youth annually. We are transforming from a 20th-century acute care hospital into a 21st-century integrated child and youth health system, excelling in clinical care, research, and education. CHEO has been recognized as a top employer in Canada multiple times. 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 will provide appropriate learning experiences for patients and families to promote wellness and achieve an optimal quality of life, while maintaining competence and developing 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 culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation, substitute decisions act, health care consent act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team member (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (Essential)
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning (Essential)
- Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility (Essential)
- 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. (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in paediatric psychiatry (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
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
