Registered Practical Nurse, 1Call1Click.ca/Kids Come First Health Team – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until December 2027)

CHEO is one of the largest providers of mental health services in Ontario for youth and their families. 1Call1Click.ca is a transformational regional coordinated and navigation service to support children, youth and their families as well as service providers accessing mental health, addictions and substance use health services. 1Call1Click.ca is an initiative of the Mental Health Addictions and Substance use Health Table of “Kids Come First Health Team” composed of many Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health (MHASUH) service providers across our region as well as youth and family advisors. The Mental Health and Addictions Nurses (MHAN) support patients with mental health and/or addictions issues that are struggling in school by supporting them at school, to remain in school, or successfully transition back to school after being in the hospital or other health institution.  

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

• Diploma in Practical Nursing (Preferred)
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
• Mental Health and Addictions experience and/or experience with the paediatric population (minimum 2 years) (Essential)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)
• Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (Essential)
• Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility (Essential)

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/ French) (Essential)

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 TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. 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.