Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
• Minimum 2 years pediatric Emergency experience (Preferred)
• Experience with pediatric triage (Preferred)
• 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)
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)   

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association Union (ONA).

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.